Billion Dollar Heist

Billion Dollar Heist

The incredible true story of the most daring cyber theft ever.

2023•1h 25m•7.5/10

Documentary

Ratings

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7.5/10(33)

Global, dynamic, and eye-opening, this is story of the most daring cyber heist of all time, the Bangladeshi Central Bank theft, tracing the origins of cyber-crime from basic credit card fraud to the wildly complex criminal organisations in existence today, supported by commentary and fascinating insight from highly regarded cyber security experts.

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Production

GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Lipsync Productions, Images & Sound, FluroBlack, Head Gear Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Eric Chien

Self

Mikko Hyppönen

Self

Keith Mularski

Self

Misha Glenny

Self

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