Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 Roblox accounts

Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 Roblox accounts
Ukrainian police in Lviv arrested three suspects who hacked over 610,000 Roblox accounts and sold them for about $225,000. Authorities seized cash and multiple devices after searches and say the group used info‑stealing malware disguised as a game‑enhancer to harvest credentials, targeting at least 357 elite accounts. #Roblox #Robux

Keypoints

  • Three suspects (aged 19, 21, and 22) were arrested in Lviv following ten searches.
  • The group is accused of compromising more than 610,000 Roblox accounts and earning roughly $225,000.
  • They distributed info‑stealing malware disguised as a game‑enhancer to infect devices and collect logins.
  • Stolen accounts, including at least 357 high‑value profiles, were categorized and sold on a Russian website and closed communities.
  • The suspects face charges under articles 185 and 361, risking up to 15 years in prison while investigations continue.

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