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Cyber Hack

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They steal billions: Cyber Hack investigates the alleged cyber gangs and the heists and hacks they’re accused of carrying out. No one is said to be safe. From Hollywood studios, to international banks, from crypto exchanges to small businesses and health care companies, law enforcement agencies say they cause chaos around the globe. Who will be next? And where is the money going? Latest season: Evil Corp. The Russian Evil Corp is accused of being a family crime gang, responsible for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. Law enforcement agencies say they are “the most pervasive cybercrime g...

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The Lazarus Heist S1: 7. Korean roulette 30.05.2021 38:55

A car loaded with cash, fake millionaires and death threats – we’re following the money. After they hacked into the billion dollar account, it was time to gamble. The story moves to the Philippines. #LazarusHeist Please help us spread the word and leave ratings and reviews.

The Lazarus Heist S1: 6. Cyber slaves 23.05.2021 40:03

A double life overseas and welcome to hacker hotel. There’s an ominous message from a friend - “I don’t think I’ll be coming back”. #LazarusHeist

The Lazarus Heist S1: 5. Cyber warriors 16.05.2021 42:07

Surveillance, state control, executions and how to become a hacker. The FBI has accused Park Jin Hyok of being a hacker but how much choice do members of the Lazarus group actually have? #LazarusHeist

The Lazarus Heist S1: 4. Billion dollar hack 09.05.2021 38:47

A faulty printer, an empty room and the most daring cyber theft ever attempted. The Bangladesh Bank heist begins. #LazarusHeist

The Lazarus Heist S1: 3. Superdollars 02.05.2021 33:15

The Smoking Dragon, a fake wedding and a divorce party. And lots of counterfeit money. #LazarusHeist

The Lazarus Heist S1: 2. Disaster movie 25.04.2021 36:46

“I was terrified.” Panic in Hollywood, careers ruined and helium filled balloons sent to North Korea. President Obama makes clear who he blames for the Sony hack. #LazarusHeist

The Lazarus Heist S1: 1. Hacking Hollywood 18.04.2021 33:51

A movie, Kim Jong-un and a devastating cyber attack. The story of the Sony hack. How the Lazarus Group hackers caused mayhem in Hollywood and for Sony Pictures Entertainment. And this is just the beginning… #LazarusHeist

The Lazarus Heist S1: Trailer 08.04.2021 3:01

The most daring bank theft ever attempted? From hacking Hollywood to a billion-dollar plot. North Korea stands accused but says it had nothing to do with it and it’s part of the United States’ attempts to tarnish its image. A true crime investigation with Geoff White and Jean Lee.