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18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - HackingRealm - 03-18-2021

A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - Dismas - 03-18-2021

Given the amount of publicity he got at the time, 3 years seems merciful. Wouldn't be surprised if he is able to get out early.

The Source: https://thehackernews.com/2021/03/18-year-old-hacker-gets-3-years-in.html


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - mothered - 03-18-2021

Quote:Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.
Given the crimes he committed, 3 years Is more or less a slap on the wrist.


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - VioleXOR - 03-18-2021

I don't use Twitter & for good reason too, forget anonymity. Everything is Logged, Targeted, Reported & Blocked.
It's worse than FB. If you want to create a devious "plan", go through a more secure route, like Telegam/Wickr messaging, on a burner.
And Zero out Drives you no longer use.


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - fsociety - 03-18-2021

after 3 year , we will contact him to join sinister.ly


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - DedSpace - 03-18-2021

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future

They could have easily destroyed his future and locked him up for much longer than 3 years. At least now he might regret what he did and think about it for the next 3 years and possibly come out of this with a job in cyber security.


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - Dismas - 03-19-2021

(03-18-2021, 06:53 PM)fsociety Wrote: after 3 year , we will contact him to join sinister.ly

I wouldn't be surprised if he's already registered.


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - LawDogUSA - 03-19-2021

They did a special on him. Started out playing mine craft and I guess if you had a certain cape it was a status symbol. You could sell it, and he was charging at least $200, but he never sold it.. If i remember the documentary he made $300,000 for those type of scams. Well he got called out by a YouTuber, and the YouTuber got hacked heavily. He was hooked up heavily in OG, cause he made bank$$$. He was in high school, but was in clubs buying Crystal and dumping it out on his newest phones and rolexes. He moved out and got his own place, lots of drugs. Then the started stealing crypto. OG were stealing and selling the cool names on accounts. And they got all of Twitter. And they said the info was worth mega millions to like Russia, but they only came up with taking famous accounts and asking for donations, like President Obama. Got caught, don't remember how

I never shut up, my point was going to be........did you hear about his first court case. It was on zoom, this is the best part, his crew logged in as the press and hacked in. The case started and it was interruption after interruption, laughing, porn popped up, all kinds of shit! They would let the Judge think he got control and bang, at it again. Just beautiful. If I remember he had like 3 million at 17. That is priceless. Got caught though and yes thats a slap on the wrist. He will be back. But to have a crew like that was sweet. He knew they were coming to have his back.

Thats talent and skills, balls.. I'm sure there's some around here that would school them. Blows my mind the skill level here. Those of you that have unreal skills or on your way, I call you real life superheroes. I hope you realize how special you are.. Regardless of what you do, you deserve a lot of respect and honor too. I'm lucky to be here.


This kid had no Dad, and Mom wasn't a mom. He had his computer.


Good Times!

G

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


Shit, sorry, I kinda plagiarized your post. My bad. No disrespect. Read it after I typed. I do know there was millions worth of money they got. They would hit the guys with lots of crypto. And get the maximum daily allowance, and draing the accounts. Some got rich and uncharged. He will be back, he is learning to be better as we speak.

Apologies


G

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


Shit, sorry, I kinda plagiarized your post. My bad. No disrespect. Read it after I typed. I do know there was millions worth of money they got. They would hit the guys with lots of crypto. And get the maximum daily allowance, and draing the accounts. Some got rich and uncharged. He will be back, he is learning to be better as we speak.

Apologies


G


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - fsociety - 03-19-2021

(03-19-2021, 06:37 AM)LawDogUSA Wrote: They did a special on him.  Started out playing mine craft and I guess if you had a certain cape it was a status symbol.  You could sell it, and he was charging at least $200, but he never sold it..  If i remember the documentary he made $300,000 for those type of scams.  Well he got called out by a YouTuber, and the YouTuber got hacked heavily.  He was hooked up heavily in OG, cause he made bank$$$.  He was in high school, but was in clubs buying Crystal and dumping it out on his newest phones and rolexes.  He moved out and got his own place, lots of drugs.  Then the started stealing crypto.  OG were stealing and selling the cool names on accounts.  And they got all of Twitter.  And they said the info was worth mega millions to like Russia, but they only came up with taking famous accounts and asking for donations, like President  Obama.  Got caught, don't remember how

I never shut up, my point was going to be........did you hear about his first court case.  It was on zoom, this is the best part, his crew logged in as the press and hacked in.  The case started and it was interruption after interruption,  laughing, porn popped up, all kinds of shit!  They would let the Judge think he got control and bang, at it again.  Just beautiful.  If I remember  he had like 3 million at 17.  That is priceless.  Got caught though and yes thats a slap on the wrist.  He will be back.  But to have a crew like that was sweet.  He knew they were coming to have his back.

Thats talent and skills, balls..  I'm sure there's some around here that would school them.  Blows my mind the skill level here.  Those of you that have unreal skills or on your way, I call you  real life superheroes.  I hope you realize how special you are..  Regardless of what you do, you deserve a lot of respect  and honor too.  I'm lucky to be here.


This kid had no Dad, and Mom wasn't a mom.  He had his computer. 


Good Times!

G

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


Shit, sorry, I kinda plagiarized  your post.  My bad.  No disrespect.  Read it after I typed.  I do know there was millions worth of money they got.  They would hit the guys with lots of crypto.  And get the maximum daily allowance, and draing the accounts.  Some got rich and uncharged.  He will be back, he is learning to be better as we speak. 

Apologies


G

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


Shit, sorry, I kinda plagiarized  your post.  My bad.  No disrespect.  Read it after I typed.  I do know there was millions worth of money they got.  They would hit the guys with lots of crypto.  And get the maximum daily allowance, and draing the accounts.  Some got rich and uncharged.  He will be back, he is learning to be better as we speak. 

Apologies


G

mean this kid has no parent ? they are alive or not ?


RE: 18-Year-Old Hacker Gets 3 Years in Prison for Massive Twitter 'Bitcoin Scam' Hack - LawDogUSA - 03-19-2021

(03-19-2021, 06:53 AM)fsociety Wrote:
(03-19-2021, 06:37 AM)LawDogUSA Wrote: They did a special on him.  Started out playing mine craft and I guess if you had a certain cape it was a status symbol.  You could sell it, and he was charging at least $200, but he never sold it..  If i remember the documentary he made $300,000 for those type of scams.  Well he got called out by a YouTuber, and the YouTuber got hacked heavily.  He was hooked up heavily in OG, cause he made bank$$$.  He was in high school, but was in clubs buying Crystal and dumping it out on his newest phones and rolexes.  He moved out and got his own place, lots of drugs.  Then the started stealing crypto.  OG were stealing and selling the cool names on accounts.  And they got all of Twitter.  And they said the info was worth mega millions to like Russia, but they only came up with taking famous accounts and asking for donations, like President  Obama.  Got caught, don't remember how

I never shut up, my point was going to be........did you hear about his first court case.  It was on zoom, this is the best part, his crew logged in as the press and hacked in.  The case started and it was interruption after interruption,  laughing, porn popped up, all kinds of shit!  They would let the Judge think he got control and bang, at it again.  Just beautiful.  If I remember  he had like 3 million at 17.  That is priceless.  Got caught though and yes thats a slap on the wrist.  He will be back.  But to have a crew like that was sweet.  He knew they were coming to have his back.

Thats talent and skills, balls..  I'm sure there's some around here that would school them.  Blows my mind the skill level here.  Those of you that have unreal skills or on your way, I call you  real life superheroes.  I hope you realize how special you are..  Regardless of what you do, you deserve a lot of respect  and honor too.  I'm lucky to be here.


This kid had no Dad, and Mom wasn't a mom.  He had his computer. 


Good Times!

G

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


Shit, sorry, I kinda plagiarized  your post.  My bad.  No disrespect.  Read it after I typed.  I do know there was millions worth of money they got.  They would hit the guys with lots of crypto.  And get the maximum daily allowance, and draing the accounts.  Some got rich and uncharged.  He will be back, he is learning to be better as we speak. 

Apologies


G

(03-18-2021, 08:03 AM)hackers_tools_store Wrote: A Florida teen accused of masterminding the hacks of several high-profile Twitter accounts last summer as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam pled guilty to fraud charges in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.

Graham Ivan Clark, 18, will also serve an additional three years on probation.

The development comes after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mason Sheppard (aka Chaewon), Nima Fazeli (aka Rolex), and Clark (then a juvenile) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Specifically, 30 felony charges were filed against Clark, including one count of organized fraud, 17 counts of communications fraud, one count of fraudulent use of personal information with over $100,000 or 30 or more victims, 10 counts of fraudulent use of personal information, and one count of access to computer or electronic device without authority.

On July 15, 2020, Twitter suffered one of the biggest security lapses in its history after the attackers managed to hijack nearly 130 high-profile Twitter accounts pertaining to politicians, celebrities, and musicians, including that of Barack Obama, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Uber, and Apple.

The broadly targeted hack posted similarly worded messages urging millions of followers of each profile to send money to a specific bitcoin wallet address in return for larger payback. The scheme netted about $117,000 in bitcoin before it was shut down.

Subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that Clark and the other attackers seized the accounts after stealing Twitter employees' credentials through a successful phone spear-phishing attack, subsequently using them to gain access to the company's internal network and account support tools, change user account settings, and take over control.

"By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts - Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7," the company said on July 31.

Additionally, the three individuals attempted to monetize this entrenched access by selling the hijacked accounts on OGUsers, a forum notorious for peddling access to social media and other online accounts.

In light of the hacks, Twitter said it's making security improvements aimed at detecting and preventing inappropriate access to its internal systems, which were used by more than 1,000 employees and contractors as of early 2020.

"He took over the accounts of famous people, but the money he stole came from regular, hard-working people," Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said in a statement. "Graham Clark needs to be held accountable for that crime, and other potential scammers out there need to see the consequences."

"In this case, we've been able to deliver those consequences while recognizing that our goal with any child, whenever possible, is to have them learn their lesson without destroying their future."


Shit, sorry, I kinda plagiarized  your post.  My bad.  No disrespect.  Read it after I typed.  I do know there was millions worth of money they got.  They would hit the guys with lots of crypto.  And get the maximum daily allowance, and draing the accounts.  Some got rich and uncharged.  He will be back, he is learning to be better as we speak. 

Apologies


G

mean this kid has no parent ? they are alive or not ?


I have some ties to Florida. I don't know what happened to his Dad, but he wasn't anywhere to be found. Mom, probably suffered from some depression, I believe she was more interested in reliving her youth. The kid felt abandoned, rightfully so, but he had his computer. Became his life, minecraft brought out his evil side. Like he made the money, but he had balls and didn't give a F....the youtuber would follow him and tried to expose him. The youtuber got schooled. I would have to say the youtuber was trying to make a name for himself and I don't necessarily think it was his place. Minecraft should have, maybe they don't do anything. But harassing the kid backfired. He didn't back down, he got better.