Darknet Diaries

Ep 23: Vladimir Levin

Oct 1, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Russian Hackers Exploit City Bank Network

  • Two Russian hackers found 363 online City Bank computers from a publication in a hacking magazine.
  • They exploited weak security to access multiple systems, mapping the bank's network and finding internet gateways for free access.
ANECDOTE

First Online Bank Robbery Success

  • Vladimir Levin successfully transferred $400,000 from City Bank to Finland through a friend's account.
  • The friend withdrew the full amount, marking the first known online bank robbery.
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Tambov Gang Aids Money Laundering

  • Levin partnered with the Tambov gang to collect transferred money worldwide.
  • The gang set up bank accounts abroad and handled cash withdrawals for robbing City Bank.
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