Ex-Soldier’s Hacking Hijinks: From Army Boots to Cyber Loots!
Former US Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius confessed to hacking telecom databases, stealing data, and demanding ransoms under the alias “Kiberphant0m.” This notorious cyber mischief-maker faces charges for wire fraud, extortion, and identity theft. His skills might have been better suited for a spy thriller than a courtroom drama!
Hot Take:
Who knew serving your country could mean serving time? From soldier to cybercriminal, this tale proves that not all battles are fought on the frontlines. While some folks knit in their downtime, others hack telecoms and demand ransoms. Talk about a hobby change! Can someone please explain this to his drill sergeant?
Key Points:
- Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius pleads guilty to telecom hacking and extortion.
- His alias, “Kiberphant0m,” was used to access at least 10 organizations’ networks.
- The group extorted over $1 million using stolen data and SIM-swapping schemes.
- Wagenius was linked to leaked call logs of top U.S. officials.
- He faces up to 27 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 6.
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