Evil Corp: 2. Into the storm
Summary
FBI agent Jim Craig investigates the Zeus malware gang, uncovering a global cybercrime ring through seized chat logs. He identifies key hackers like "Tank" in Ukraine and coordinates with international agencies, including Russia’s FSB. Meanwhile, UK police track a money mule coordinator in London using pizza orders and toy purchases. The episode details the buildup to a massive, synchronized raid across multiple countries to dismantle the network.
Topics discussed
Intro: Jim Craig's FBI graduation and the Zeus threat
Jim Craig investigates fraudulent ACH transfers
Discovery of the Jabber server and hacker chats
Analyzing data with Splunk to identify hackers
Identifying 'Tank' via his daughter's birth details
Lawrence Baldwin tracks UK mules via pizza orders
Met Police identify 'Mr Pizza' via toy purchase
Surveillance confirms transnational money laundering
Jim Craig meets FSB agents in Kiev
International planning at the SBU head's dacha
Coordinated raids planned and episode teaser
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