In 2019, a self-proclaimed hacker by the name of "Phineas Fisher" gained notoriety for a series of notable actions, including data breaches of companies and the promotion of radical political ideals. However, the most intriguing story involving Phineas Fisher was the release of a Bitcoin-related puzzle.
Phineas Fisher released a video in which he claimed responsibility for hacking an Italian surveillance company, Hacking Team, in 2015. He claimed to have stolen a significant amount of Bitcoins as part of the attack and asserted that the stolen Bitcoins were "for good causes."
In the video, Phineas Fisher provided clues to locate the whereabouts of the stolen Bitcoins. The puzzle led to various locations in Spain, including a church and an abandoned building. Participants in the puzzle discovered private keys hidden at the locations indicated by Phineas Fisher, which allowed them to access some of the stolen Bitcoins.
While the story didn't reveal all the details of the Bitcoin's ultimate destination, it illustrates how Bitcoin can be used in political actions and how individuals can create cryptocurrency-related puzzles to promote their causes. Phineas Fisher's true identity remains unknown, and he has become a mysterious figure in the realms of cybersecurity and political activism.