Hackers are using Twitch to launder a massive $10 million haul. – Brinkwire

Hackers are using Twitch to launder a massive $10 million haul. Hackers in Turkey are suspected of laundering $10 million (£7.32 million) through the streaming service Twitching. Twitch has stated that it will “not hesitate to take decisive measures” if necessary. Hackers are said to have used the streaming service Twitch to launder $10 million (£7.32 million). According to multiple sources, the operation netted Turkish hackers a large quantity of money. The scam was discovered last month after a gang of anonymous hackers divulged user payout information by leaking the source code of Twitch, which is owned by Amazon. Users in Turkey quickly noticed something strange: streamers with little to no following were making thousands of dollars using a site called Bit, which allows viewers to express their gratitude to the presenters with special paid emojis, according to MiddleEastEye. Individual streamers have been found to be making up to £1,500 per day despite having just 40 to 50 total viewers, according to the site, which passes one percent of revenue generated through Bit to them. Hackers stole credit card information from random people, negotiated specifics with Twitch broadcasters – who would make them significant sums via Bit – and then…
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