Two young suspects were arrested in Spain for leaking and selling sensitive personal data of government officials and journalists, with transactions conducted in cryptocurrency to evade detection. These actions posed a significant threat to national security and involved active participation in far-right Telegram channels. #DataLeak #CyberTerrorism
Keypoints
- The suspects leaked personal data of high-ranking officials including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
- They sold access to stolen data through cryptocurrency transactions to avoid traceability.
- The suspects operated within far-right Telegram channels with over 90,000 followers.
- The data leaks targeted individuals involved in Spain’s “Koldo case” corruption scandal.
- Authorities seized computer equipment during the raid and are investigating for cyberterrorism charges.
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