"Cyber Hack: Evil Corp" Episode 4, "The Insider," delves into the story of Vyacheslav Penchakov, also known as Tank, a convicted cybercriminal involved in malware schemes. Hosts Joe Tidy and Sarah Rainsford explore Tank's early life in Ukraine, his entry into cybercrime through Carder Planet, and his involvement with the Jabber Zeus malware. The episode details Tank's lavish lifestyle funded by his criminal activities, his connections with influential figures, and his near capture by the FBI in 2010. It further investigates his relationship with Aqua, later identified as Maxim Yakubets, highlighting how Tank inadvertently helped the FBI identify Yakubets, who would become a prominent figure in cybercrime. The episode sets the stage for the rise of Yakubets and the downfall of Tank.
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