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cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Teen Hacker Sentenced to Indefinite Hospital Detention for GTA Cyberattacks

Two British teenagers, members of the Lapsus$ gang, have been sentenced for their involvement in a cyber-crime spree that targeted companies such as Uber, Nvidia, and Rockstar Games. One of the teens, Arion Kurtaj, who has autism, was sentenced to indefinite detention in a hospital due to being assessed as unfit to stand trial. The other teen, a 17-year-old, received a youth rehabilitation order. The gang used various tactics, including social engineering and SIM swapping, to gain unauthorized access to systems and extort companies. The case highlights the dangers young people can face online and the serious consequences of engaging in cybercrime.

via The Register|

#cyberattacks #cybercrime #cybersecurity

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Teenage GTA 6 hacker receives indefinite hospital sentence for leaks and hacks

Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old member of the Lapsus$ cybercrime group, has been sentenced indefinitely to a "secure hospital" by a UK judge. Kurtaj, who leaked assets associated with the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto VI, is considered a high-risk individual due to his abilities and desire to commit cybercrime. He will remain in the secure hospital unless doctors determine he no longer poses a danger. Another 17-year-old Lapsus$ member involved in breaching tech giants NVIDIA and BT/EE has been sentenced to a Youth Rehabilitation Order. Lapsus$ has previously claimed responsibility for high-profile cyberattacks and data breaches.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #grand-theft-auto-vi

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Teen GTA 6 Hacker Receives Life Sentence in Secure Hospital

An 18-year-old hacker, Arion Kurtaj, who stole and leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto 6, has been sentenced to life in hospital prison. He can only be released if deemed no longer a threat by doctors. Kurtaj was part of the hacking group Lapsus$, responsible for breaching Uber and Nvidia in addition to leaking the unrevealed blockbuster game.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#cybercrimes #cybersecurity #grand-theft-auto-6

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

Teen GTA 6 hacker indefinitely detained in secure hospital

Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old hacker and member of the Lapsus$ cyber-crime gang, has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order after leaking clips of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto (GTA) game. Due to his acute autism, Kurtaj was deemed unfit to stand trial, but a jury determined that he committed the alleged acts. The judge stated that Kurtaj's skills and motivation to commit cyber-crime made him a high risk to the public. Kurtaj will remain in a secure hospital unless doctors deem him no longer dangerous. The Lapsus$ gang's attacks on tech giants cost the companies nearly $10 million.

via BBC.com|

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #grand-theft-auto

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Teen Hacker Exposes GTA 6 Footage Using Amazon Fire Stick, Rockstar Games in Shock

A member of the hacking group Lapsus$, Arion Kurtaj, used an Amazon Fire TV Stick, a smartphone, keyboard, and mouse to breach Rockstar Games and leak videos from the highly anticipated game GTA 6. Despite being placed in a UK hotel room for his safety, Kurtaj ingeniously bypassed internet restrictions using the Fire TV Stick. Kurtaj and another 17-year-old, both with autism, were found guilty of hacking Rockstar, neobank Revolut, and Uber. The Lapsus$ group, consisting mainly of teenagers from Brazil and the UK, has allegedly hacked companies like Samsung, T-Mobile, and Microsoft, demanding ransoms.

via HT Tech|

#amazon-fire-tv-stick #cybersecurity #gta-6

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Teenage Genius Hacks Rockstar Games and Leaks GTA 6 Using Amazon Fire Stick in Hotel

An 18-year-old member of the cyber-crime collective Lapsus$ was implicated in hacks targeting major tech corporations, including Rockstar Games, Uber, and Nvidia. While out on bail, he leaked excerpts of Grand Theft Auto 6 using an Amazon Fire Stick in a hotel room. The teenager, deemed unfit to stand trial, faced charges for blackmailing BT Group and demanding a $4 million ransom from UK mobile service provider EE. The Lapsus$ group, primarily composed of teenagers, taunted their victims on Telegram and exposed defense vulnerabilities. The extent of their gains remains unclear, and their sentences will be determined at a later date.

via GameSpot|

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #gta-6

cyber-crime-data-breach2 years ago•2 min saved

Teen Hackers Convicted in UK Court for High-Profile Tech Firm and Gaming Industry Hacks

Two U.K. teenagers, including Arion Kurtaj, have been convicted for their involvement in the LAPSUS$ hacking gang, responsible for high-profile hacks against major tech firms. The hackers conducted SIM swapping and prompt bombing attacks to gain unauthorized access to corporate networks, targeting companies like Uber, Revolut, and Rockstar Games. They demanded ransom in exchange for not leaking the stolen information and solicited rogue insiders for credentials. The group infiltrated organizations such as BT, EE, Microsoft, and Samsung. The teenagers are awaiting sentencing.

via The Hacker News|

#cyber-crime-data-breach #hackers #lapsusdollar

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

UK Teen Uses Fire TV Stick to Hack GTA VI and Rockstar Games from Budget Hotel

A member of the hacking group Lapsus$ used an Amazon Fire TV Stick, smartphone, keyboard, and mouse to infiltrate Rockstar Games and leak footage from the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI. The hacker, Arion Kurtaj, announced himself as an "attacker" in the company's slack channel while staying in a UK hotel room. Kurtaj was found guilty of hacking Rockstar, neobank Revolut, and Uber, along with a 17-year-old accomplice. The group, believed to be comprised mostly of teenagers from Brazil and the UK, has also targeted Samsung, T-Mobile, and Microsoft.

via Engadget|

#fire-tv-stick #gta-vi #hacker

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Teenage Hackers Convicted for Lapsus$ Cyberattacks and GTA 6 Leak

An 18-year-old member of the Lapsus$ data extortion gang, Arion Kurtaj, has been convicted for hacking and stealing data from high-profile companies, including Revolut, Uber, and Rockstar Games. Kurtaj, believed to be one of the leaders of the group, demanded ransom and threatened to leak the information. Lapsus$ also targeted organizations such as Microsoft, Cisco, and T-Mobile. Kurtaj, who is autistic, was not fit to be in court, but a jury determined his involvement in the hacking activity. Another teenager with autism has also been convicted for Lapsus$-related hacking. The group used low-cost techniques, including SIM-swapping, to breach companies' cybersecurity.

via BleepingComputer|

#cyberattacks #cybersecurity #data-breach

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Teen Lapsus$ member faces charges for hacking Uber, Revolut, and Grand Theft Auto

An 18-year-old member of the hacking group Lapsus$ is accused of hacking Uber and Revolut, causing significant damage, and blackmailing the developers of Grand Theft Auto. The teenager, along with a 17-year-old accomplice, is also alleged to have blackmailed BT Group and EE, hacked Nvidia, and targeted City of London Police's cloud storage. The 18-year-old has been deemed unfit to stand trial, while the 17-year-old denies the charges.

via Reuters|

#cybersecurity #grand-theft-auto #hacking