Teen Hacker Behind Grand Theft Auto VI Breach Receives Indefinite Hospital Sentence

An 18-year-old hacker with acute autism, Arion Kurtaj, has been sentenced to an indefinite period at a hospital in the UK for his involvement in hacking Rockstar Games, the company behind the Grand Theft Auto series. Kurtaj, part of a cybercriminal group called Lapsus$, managed to hack into Rockstar using his smartphone, an Amazon Firestick, and the TV in his hotel room while under police protection at a Travelodge hotel. Due to his skill set and continued hacking activities while on parole, the judge deemed him a risk and sentenced him to the hospital until doctors determine he is no longer a danger.