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U.S. Army Soldier Charged in AT&T and Verizon Extortion Scheme

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U.S. Army Soldier Charged in AT&T and Verizon Extortion Scheme

U.S. Army Soldier Charged in AT&T and Verizon Extortion Scheme

Federal authorities have arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier, identified as Kiberphant0m, for allegedly selling and leaking sensitive customer call records from AT&T and Verizon. The soldier, a communications specialist recently stationed in South Korea, is suspected of being involved in a significant cybercrime operation.

Summary

The arrest follows an investigation into the theft of sensitive customer data from major telecommunications companies. The soldier is accused of exploiting his position to access and distribute this information illegally.

Key Points

  • The soldier is 20 years old and serves in the U.S. Army.
  • He is accused of being Kiberphant0m, a cybercriminal involved in data breaches.
  • Sensitive customer call records from AT&T and Verizon were stolen earlier this year.
  • The soldier was stationed in South Korea at the time of the alleged crimes.
  • The case was first reported by KrebsOnSecurity.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding cybersecurity and the potential for insider threats within military and corporate environments.

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