Spanish Cyber Outlaw Busted: Hacking Spree Hits NATO, US Army, and More!
Spanish police nabbed a suspected hacker in Alicante, accused of conducting 40 cyberattacks on critical organizations, including NATO and the US Army. The cyber sleuth used multiple aliases, leaving digital breadcrumbs on dark web forums. If convicted, this keyboard warrior might face up to 20 years in a Spanish slammer.
Hot Take:
Looks like Alicante just became the new hotspot for international cybercriminals! Who knew this sunny Spanish city was harboring someone with more aliases than a spy novel character? This hacker might have had a knack for data breaches, but it seems the Spanish police have a knack for cracking codes and taking down digital villains. Better luck next time, amigo!
Key Points:
- Spanish police nabbed a suspected hacker in Alicante responsible for 40 cyberattacks.
- Critical targets included the Ministry of Defense, NATO, the US Army, and universities.
- The suspect used multiple aliases to sell data on the BreachForums hacking forum.
- Investigators from the National Cryptologic Center, Europol, and US Homeland Security assisted.
- The suspect faces up to 20 years in prison for various cybercrime charges.
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