EPISODE · Dec 1, 2024 · 18 MIN
The 15-Year-Old Who Stole $24 Million
from Youtube DeepDive · host Alan Shore and Denise
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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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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