Teen Hacker Behind GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Life in Secure Hospital

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The teenage hacker responsible for leaking gameplay of GTA 6 has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order, meaning he will remain in a secure hospital for life unless doctors determine he is no longer a danger. The judge cited the hacker's high risk to the public, his motivation to continue cybercrime, and his violent behavior while in custody as reasons for the sentence. His accomplice received an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order. The hacking spree, which targeted Rockstar Games, Nvidia, Uber, BT, and Revolut, cost Rockstar $5 million in recovery and thousands of hours of staff time.
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