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Tag: aggravated identity theft

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Romanian Hacker Sentenced for Breaching Oregon Govt Network

A Romanian hacker has been sentenced to 56 months in prison for breaking into Oregon's state emergency-management network, stealing sensitive personal data, and selling it to buyers in the US. Catalin Dragomir, 46, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and computer intrusion charges.

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Lone figure in hoodie sits at laptop with code on screen, surrounded by symbols of cybercrime.

British Hacker Pleads Guilty to Crypto Theft Charges

A British hacker, allegedly the mastermind behind the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in a US court, dealing a significant blow to the shadowy network. This guilty plea marks a major win for law enforcement and raises important questions about the future of cybercrime and online security.

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