Hacker’s Holiday Ends: Spanish Police Nab Cybercriminal in Costa Blanca Bust

Spanish police have nabbed a cybercriminal in Costa Blanca, suspected of hacking NATO and the US military. With more than 40 alleged cyber-attacks, this digital Houdini used pseudonyms to sell sensitive data. Spanish police arrested the suspect after teaming up with digital sleuths to crack his anonymity.

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Looks like even cybercriminals need a vacation! A little sun, some hacking, and a side of data theft in Costa Blanca is the perfect getaway for any aspiring digital villain. But it seems the Spanish police have other plans for this hacker’s holiday…

Key Points:

  • Spanish authorities arrested a suspected hacker in Calpe, Costa Blanca.
  • Over 40 cyber-attacks on organizations, including NATO and the US military, were attributed to him.
  • Police found various computer equipment and over 50 cryptocurrency accounts.
  • The suspect allegedly sold sensitive data on underground forums.
  • He faces charges including illegal access, data leakage, and money laundering.

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