24 Nov True Cybersecurity Story: How FreakyClown Robs Banks
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This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
Sausalito, Calif. – Nov. 24, 2025
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In “How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places,” renowned ethical hacker and social engineer FC aka FreakyClown delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to “steal” money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on.
In the book, readers explore the secretive world of physical assessments and follow FC as he breaks into banks and secure government locations to identify security flaws and loopholes.
A can’t-miss account of real-life security exploits perfect for infosec pros, including red and blue teamers, pentesters, CIOs, CISSPs, and social engineers, FC’s book also belongs in the hands of anyone who loves a great Ocean’s 11-style story pulled straight from the real world.
Cybercrime Magazine Podcast host Scott Schober recently caught up with FC Barker, co-founder of the cybersecurity company Cygenta, to discuss his experience and exploits, including his past in the industry, what inspired the book, and more.
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