Episode 567: In The Seats With....Misha Glenny and 'Billion Dollar Heist'

This is one of those stories that they've told us....and I'm still not sure if I believe it...On this episode we dive head first into the incredible world of cybercrime with a brand new documentary that shows how terrifying, insane and to be honest, ridiculous it can all get.  It's time for 'Billion Dollar Heist'.Global, dynamic, and eye-opening, 'Billion Dollar Heist' tells the story of the most daring cyber heist of all time, the Bangladeshi Central Bank theft. This feature documentary traces the origins of cyber-crime from basic credit card fraud to the wildly complex criminal organizations in existence today. A tale of epic proportions, Billion Dollar Heist shows how the key players on both sides of the law are embroiled in a global game of cat-and-mouse – with our money and security on the line.This might be the first film that really clearly lays out many of the realities of cyber crime and why we need to be aware of them, it's truly a thrilling watch.We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with one of the subjects of the film, journalist and noted cybersecurity expert Misha Glenny as we talked about his involvement in the project, the craziness of it all, how it all works and how an unsung 80's classic got it all right before we even knew what Cyberspace was.