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Mar 2023
37m 7s

The Lazarus Heist S2: 1. Jackpotting

Bbc World Service
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<p>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? In just over two hours, the thieves take nearly $14 million - all from the accounts of Cosmos Bank in India. The hackers are back! #LazarusHeist</p> 
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