Ep 17. Hack Me If You Can//Goodfella Gone Bad
- TV-PG
- August 25, 2016
- 42 min
In season 10 episode 17 of American Greed, titled "Hack Me If You Can//Goodfella Gone Bad," viewers are taken on a thrilling ride through two vastly different cases of white-collar crime.
The first case delves into the world of cybercrime, as viewers are introduced to a young man named Justin Liverman. Liverman, along with a group of other hackers, became infamous for hacking into the personal accounts of high-ranking government officials and leaking sensitive information to the public. Dubbed "Crackas With Attitude," the group caused chaos and concern among the nation's top officials. Throughout the episode, viewers are shown the intricacies of Liverman's hacking scheme, as well as the consequences that followed.
The second case takes a different approach, exploring the story of a man named Anthony (Tony) Russo. Russo was a prominent member of the Gambino crime family, operating as a high-ranking capo. However, after years of living the mob lifestyle, Russo made a drastic decision and became a government informant. The episode examines Russo's time in the mafia, as well as his decision to flip and the aftermath of that choice.
The episode provides a captivating look into two very different forms of white-collar crime. Viewers are able to see the intricate planning that went into the cybercrimes committed by Justin Liverman and his group, as well as the risks and consequences they faced. Similarly, the episode offers a glimpse into the dangerous and complex world of mafia operations, and the difficult decisions one must make in that lifestyle.
Overall, "Hack Me If You Can//Goodfella Gone Bad" is a thrilling episode of American Greed that showcases the wide range of white-collar crime that exists in our society. From the high-stakes world of cybercrime to the dangerous realm of organized crime, viewers are given a glimpse into the lengths that some individuals will go to in order to achieve wealth and power.