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US Hacker Sentenced for $3.3 Million Taxpayer Heist
Meet Chukwuemeka Amachukwu, a hacker who thought he was above the law - operating from offshore, targeting unsuspecting victims, and making off with a staggering $3.3 million, but his freedom has now been curtailed with an eight-year prison sentence. US Attorney Jamie McDonald said Amachukwu has been held to account for his crimes, and justice has been served.
Swiss Court Sentences Ukrainian Ransomware Developer to 13 Years
A Swiss court has dealt a significant blow to cybercrime, sentencing a 52-year-old Ukrainian ransomware developer to nearly 13 years in prison. This landmark ruling sets a strong precedent for those who wreak havoc with malicious software.