14yr Old Hacks TRILLIONS worth of assets

23 Nov 2025 · 1 min
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The video narrates the origin story of Tom Anderson, the 14‑year‑old co‑founder of MySpace, who operated under the alias “Lord Flathead.” At age 14 he gained root access to Chase Bank’s systems, viewing all customer accounts, balances, and mortgage data. He left a threatening message demanding continued access, promising to expose the data otherwise. He then demonstrated the hack to about 40 friends, effectively teaching them the method. This prompted the FBI to execute one of its largest coordinated raids, simultaneously targeting 40 individuals linked to the hack. However, the authorities left Anderson untouched, citing his minor status and opting not to charge him. He ultimately agreed to cease hacking, marking the end of his early criminal activity.

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