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Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by Rnscope45(m): 11:41am On Nov 23, 2018
A 21-year-old hacker hailing from Manhattan, was able to steal about $1 million in cryptocurrency, with his SIM-swapping hacking scheme.

According to the New York Post, Nicholas Truglia hacked into the phones of Silicon Valley executives to try to steal their cryptocurrency — and in one instance, pulled it off.

Sim-Swapping Hacking Scheme
For those who don’t know, the SIM-swapping hacking technique involves a notorious person persuading the customer care representatives to port a number to his/her device. As soon as this happens, the hacker gets access to 2FA codes on various accounts and is able to get all the information related to different accounts.......

Source: https://rnscope45.com/technology/tech-misc/hacker-steals-1-million-in-cryptocurrency/

Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by SHOPPERS(m): 12:04pm On Nov 23, 2018
Very schap guy. Someone should remind the world that this bobo is not Nigerian o.
Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by Rnscope45(m): 4:34pm On Nov 23, 2018
SHOPPERS:
Very schap guy. Someone should remind the world that this bobo is not Nigerian o.

The scary part is that 2FA authentication is not so strong as it appears to be
Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by SHOPPERS(m): 6:51am On Nov 24, 2018
Rnscope45:


The scary part is that 2FA authentication is not so strong as it appears to be

There is no system without a loophole. Now 2FA has been demystified at the highest levels. What next? Ocular verification? Fingerprint login from your mobile device directly? Whichever way, seems the Biblical prediction of inserted chip in the hand and forehead will finally be the safest way to transact. We are getting there very soon.

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Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by Rnscope45(m): 8:27am On Nov 24, 2018
SHOPPERS:


There is no system without a loophole.


This is very true though.
Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by grandstar(m): 9:08am On Nov 24, 2018
He is on his way to jail, a nice looking penitentiary
Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by Iamicekid(m): 9:24am On Nov 24, 2018
I think Nigerians should be respected you will see guys wire $2M or more and they will never be caught
Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by Alwaysking: 11:38am On Nov 24, 2018
Bad kid
Re: Checkout The Hacker That Stole $1million In Cryptocurrency by Rnscope45(m): 11:48am On Nov 24, 2018
grandstar:
a nice looking penitentiary

cheesy grin

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