How the Feds Caught Russian Mega-Carder Roman Seleznev

Delve into the intricate details of how federal authorities apprehended Roman Seleznev, a notorious Russian hacker responsible for over 400 point of sale breaches and $169 million in credit card fraud, in this Black Hat USA 2017 award-winning briefing. Explore the challenges faced by the government in piecing together international electronic evidence, the methods used to collect crucial data, and the process of locating and arresting Seleznev. Learn about the investigation's timeline, from identifying the hacker's online aliases to uncovering his real identity through various digital trails. Examine the political implications, Seleznev's hacking history, and the sophisticated techniques employed to attribute the crimes to him. Gain insights into the indictment process, unexpected complications like terrorist attacks, and the strategic moves that led to his eventual capture. Analyze the evidence gathered, including encrypted files, operational security failures, and incriminating jail conversations. Understand the complexities of the trial, sentencing guidelines, and international cooperation involved in this high-profile cybercrime case. Discover valuable lessons learned from interactions with foreign agencies and the broader implications for cybersecurity and international law enforcement efforts.

Intro
Political Ties
Seleznevs History
NCX Identity
Card Inform
Schlotzskys
TrackToName
Broadway Grill
Washington
Yahoo
Victim Identification
Email Account 1
Email Account 2
Evidence of Attribution
Indictment
Terrorist Attack
Detective Dunn
New Empire
Business dealings
Travel
Detention Facility
Where Did We Find Him
arrest
evidence
law enforcement
first guess
password to hacking empire
credit card numbers
wet pages
step by step
paster records
PACER searches
Why go to trial
Jail conversations
Uncle Andre
The Defense
The Trial Response
Network
Event Log
Deleted Files
Maldives doesnt have extradition treaty
Encryption hurdles
Operational security failures
Operational security gets better
How difficult was it to convict him
What was the reason for the delay
What did you learn from the FSB
Sentencing
Sentencing Guidelines
International Cooperation
Indonesia
Other pending cases
How many other Russians stopped vacationing
How many banks were contacted
Did we get the zero close
We didnt worth it
Any last question