Ep. 10 - The Botched $200 Million Dollar Heist

In this episode of THE HEIST, we uncover the incredible true story of the failed £229 million cyber heist targeting the London branch of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.This wasn't a Hollywood-style robbery. There were no masks, guns, or getaway cars. Instead, an organized international crime syndicate secretly installed spyware inside one of the world's largest banks, stole employee credentials, and prepared nearly a quarter of a billion pounds in fraudulent international wire transfers.

Join us as we explore the masterminds behind the plot, the infamous "Ponytail Man" and "Laptop Man," the sophisticated malware used in the attack, the international investigation that followed, and how this botched robbery forever changed banking cybersecurity.If you enjoy true crime, cybercrime, famous heists, financial mysteries, and unbelievable stories from history, this episode is for you.👍

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