Rotherham Hacker Gets 20 Months for Epic Cyber Heists: Goodbye, Netflix and Chill!
Rotherham hacker Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky, who fancied himself as the cyber Robin Hood (minus the giving back part), has been jailed for 20 months. His global hacking spree targeted governments, media, and even Netflix accounts, showcasing the human cost behind cybercrime.
Hot Take:
Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky: Making Rotherham a Global Cybercrime Hotspot! Who knew this quiet Yorkshire town was harbouring a hacker with a penchant for political mischief and Netflix logins? Move over Silicon Valley, Rotherham’s got its very own digital villain!
Key Points:
- Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky, a 26-year-old from Rotherham, was sentenced to 20 months for global cyberattacks.
- Linked to hacker groups like Spider Team and Yemen Cyber Army, targeting government websites.
- Compromised over 3,000 websites and leaked data of over four million Facebook users.
- Attacks spanned North America, the Middle East, Israel, and even hit the California State Water Board.
- The case highlights the human cost of cybercrime, according to the NCA.
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