Hacker Busted: IntelBroker’s Epic Fail Lands Him in Hot Water!
IntelBroker, aka Kai West, was nabbed in France, charged with hacking and fraud. Allegedly, his OPSEC skills were as leaky as his stolen data, leading to his capture. Facing serious jail time, his alleged resume includes hacking top firms and playing admin on BreachForums. The US wants him extradited to face justice.
Hot Take:
Guess even the wiliest hackers can’t outrun French cuisine—or the law! Kai West, aka IntelBroker, just found out the hard way that even a cloak of anonymity can’t save you from the gavel if your OPSEC is more like ‘Oh Please Stop’.
Key Points:
- Kai West, the alleged hacker IntelBroker, was arrested in France and faces extradition to the US.
- Charges include conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and wire fraud, with potential sentences of up to 20 years.
- IntelBroker is linked to breaches of over 40 companies, causing damage exceeding $25 million.
- Significant OPSEC errors and undercover operations led authorities to West’s doorstep.
- French authorities also arrested members of the ShinyHunters hacking group.
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