In one of the largest crypto heists to date, three 20-year-olds managed to steal $243 million worth of Bitcoin from a single creditor using highly sophisticated social engineering tactics. They convinced the victim to screenshare his computer and unknowingly reveal access to his cryptocurrency. But what should have been a perfect crime quickly turned into one of the sloppiest and most reckless financial capers ever.
From expensive cars and wild parties to thoughtless mistakes, these cyber criminals left behind a trail that led ZachXBT, a renowned crypto sleuth, and intelligence agencies to track them down in just one month. This is the wild story of how a $243 million heist fell apart due to carelessness and arrogance.
