Evil Corp: 2. Into the storm

In this episode of Cyber Hack, hosts Sarah Rainsford and Joe Tidy delve into the Zeus cyber-crime storm, focusing on FBI agent Jim Craig's investigation. Starting with fraudulent ACH transactions, the case quickly escalates, revealing a widespread network of hackers stealing from American businesses. Jim's investigation leads him to a Jabber server in Brooklyn, uncovering crucial communications between hackers, including key figures Aqua and Tank. Tank's slip-up about his daughter's birth provides a breakthrough, leading to his identification as Vyacheslav Penchakov. The investigation expands internationally, involving Ukrainian and Russian authorities, as well as British police, who are tracking a money mule coordinator known as Mr. Pizza. The episode culminates with plans for coordinated raids across multiple countries, setting the stage for a major takedown of the Zeus crime syndicate.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Initial Discovery

Part 2: Data Analysis, Identifying Suspects

Part 3: International Cooperation, Surveillance

Part 4: Raids, Conclusion

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Cyber Hack

Part 1: Introduction, Initial Discovery

Introduction to the Zeus Cyber-crime Storm

The Initial Investigation into Fraudulent ACH Transfers

Discovering the Zeus Malware and the Hacker's Jabber Server

Part 2: Data Analysis, Identifying Suspects

Analyzing the Jabber Chat Data

Using Splunk and Identifying Tank

The Zeus Crew's UK Operations and the Pizza Connection

Part 3: International Cooperation, Surveillance

Identifying Mr. Pizza: Yuri Konovalenko

Uncovering the Transnational Nature of the Operation and Meeting with the FSB

Part 4: Raids, Conclusion

Planning Coordinated Raids and the Looming Threat

Conclusion and Series Information

Evil Corp: 2. Into the storm

Cyber Hack

Part 1: Introduction, Initial Discovery

00:00Introduction to the Zeus Cyber-crime Storm

Introduction to the Zeus Cyber-crime Storm

02:44The Initial Investigation into Fraudulent ACH Transfers

The Initial Investigation into Fraudulent ACH Transfers

05:06Discovering the Zeus Malware and the Hacker's Jabber Server

Discovering the Zeus Malware and the Hacker's Jabber Server

Part 2: Data Analysis, Identifying Suspects

09:30Analyzing the Jabber Chat Data

Analyzing the Jabber Chat Data

12:00Using Splunk and Identifying Tank

Using Splunk and Identifying Tank

15:30The Zeus Crew's UK Operations and the Pizza Connection

The Zeus Crew's UK Operations and the Pizza Connection

Part 3: International Cooperation, Surveillance

19:14Identifying Mr. Pizza: Yuri Konovalenko

Identifying Mr. Pizza: Yuri Konovalenko

24:02Uncovering the Transnational Nature of the Operation and Meeting with the FSB

Uncovering the Transnational Nature of the Operation and Meeting with the FSB

Part 4: Raids, Conclusion

28:06Planning Coordinated Raids and the Looming Threat

Planning Coordinated Raids and the Looming Threat

33:12Conclusion and Series Information

Conclusion and Series Information