Teen who allegedly stole millions of personal data records arrested in Spain

Teen who allegedly stole millions of personal data records arrested in Spain

A 19-year-old man in Spain was arrested for stealing and selling 64 million personal data records from nine companies. The investigation also uncovered illegal hacking equipment and cryptocurrency wallets linked to the cybercrime activities. #DataTheft #Cybercriminals #Spain #HackerForums

Keypoints

  • The suspect accessed multiple companies’ systems to steal personal data including DNI, addresses, and bank details.
  • The stolen data was sold on hacker forums, impacting potentially millions of individuals.
  • Law enforcement seized electronic devices and cryptocurrency wallets during the investigation.
  • Polish authorities arrested three Ukrainian men with hacking tools linked to cybercrime activities.
  • The suspects are facing charges related to cyber theft, fraud, and possession of cybercrime tools.

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