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How hackers stole up to $14m from ATMs - The Lazarus Heist Season 2, Ep1 - BBC World Service podcast

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Millions of dollars are stolen from ATMs at the same time in 28 countries. An army of money mules stuff the cash into bags. Do they know who they are really working for? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM In just over two hours, the thieves take nearly $14 million - all from the accounts of Cosmos Bank in India. It's a technique known as jackpotting. The hackers are back! In fact, the cyber criminals never went away. The Lazarus Heist Season 2 tells the story of the theft of billions of dollars around the globe. Investigators say a secretive, elite North Korean hacking ring is responsible. Nicknamed the Lazarus Group, it’s claimed they are becoming more ambitious, more audacious and more successful. North Korea says it has nothing to do with these cybercrimes, saying the United States is making these allegations to try and tarnish its image. The Lazarus Heist podcast is presented by cybercrime investigative journalist Geoff White and veteran foreign correspondent and renowned North Korea expert Jean Lee. Podcast producer: Vivien Jones Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4ccgXclIq9gdmf_nFNz-Og8 For more info and to download the podcast, go to: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvg9 ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #LazarusHeist #NorthKorea #Hacking #Pyongyang #Cybercrime #jackpotting #jackpot #ATM #podcast #bbcworldservice #bbc #documentary

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