Teen Cyber Bandit Nabbed in Barcelona: 64 Million Records Stolen and Sold!
A 19-year-old suspected hacker was nabbed in Barcelona for allegedly swiping 64 million records from nine companies. The cybercriminal attempted to peddle the data online, proving once again that crime might pay—until the National Police get involved.
Hot Take:
Ah, the youthful exuberance of the digital age! Nothing screams “I’m 19 and invincible” quite like pilfering 64 million records and selling them online. Meanwhile, across the continent, a 22-year-old in Ukraine is living out his villainous fantasy with a homemade malware empire. Who needs a summer job when you’ve got cybercrime on your resume?
Key Points:
- A 19-year-old from Barcelona was arrested for allegedly stealing and selling 64 million records from nine companies.
- The suspect used six accounts and five pseudonyms to sell data on hacker forums.
- Authorities confiscated computers and cryptocurrency wallets believed to hold proceeds from the data sales.
- In Ukraine, a 22-year-old was arrested for using custom malware to hack social media accounts.
- The Ukrainian hacker faces up to 15 years in prison for his cyber escapades.
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