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Errors, threats and extortion – history of a bank hack part three

This is the epilogue in the Polish bank heist story, where one of the hackers gets caught by the police.

The Polish police never ceases to surprise. Another administrator of ToRepublic forum was detained by the police. This time it was Polsilver, who six months ago stole money from Plus Bank. Continue reading “Errors, threats and extortion – history of a bank hack part three”

Errors, threats and extortion – history of a bank hack part two

In this episode of the Polish bank heist we describe the actions taken by criminals after the bank they hacked refused to pay the ransom they requested.

The ultimatum presented to Plus Bank, robbed by criminals, has elapsed. The burglar, who apparently has not received the ransom, has published data of hundreds of business accounts of Plus Bank customers. Continue reading “Errors, threats and extortion – history of a bank hack part two”