The 15-Year-Old Who Stole $24 Million

01/12/2024 18 min
The 15-Year-Old Who Stole $24 Million

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Episode Synopsis

The provided sources detail the story of Ellis Pinsky, a 15-year-old who stole $24 million in cryptocurrency through a sophisticated hacking scheme involving sim-swapping and social engineering. The first source consists of comments left by viewers on a YouTube video about Pinsky's exploits, revealing a range of reactions, from admiration for his audacity to criticism of his actions. The second source is a transcript of the YouTube video itself, which provides a detailed account of how Pinsky learned to hack, the methods he used, and the consequences he faced, ultimately culminating in the return of the stolen funds and his acceptance into NYU.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/youtube-deepdive--6348983/support.

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