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However, a more ambitious endeavor lay ahead. Through clandestine discussions, he learned about SIM swapping, a technique that enabled hackers to take control of a victim's phone. This breakthrough represented a significant step forward in his hacking career. Ellis began courting employees at major wireless carriers, bribing them with bitcoins to assist in executing SIM swaps, ultimately expanding his network to include workers from each major carrier.
The Infamous Heist of Michael Terpin
In 2018, an acquaintance from OGUsers, known as Harry, approached Ellis with a request: break into the phone of Michael Terpin, a notable figure in the cryptocurrency space. With his newfound mastery of SIM swapping and SQL injections, Ellis successfully orchestrated the heist on January 7, 2018.