Spanish Police Arrest Hacker Linked to 40+ Cyberattacks
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🕵️♂️💻 Spanish Police Arrest Notorious Hacker Linked to Over 40 Cyberattacks. A hacker, whose identity remains undisclosed, was apprehended by Spanish authorities for breaching numerous government institutions in Spain and the U.S., including the U.S. Army, NATO, and the United Nations. The arrest followed an investigation initiated in early 2024 after stolen data from a Madrid business was leaked online. The suspect allegedly used multiple pseudonyms and sophisticated techniques to evade detection while accessing sensitive databases and selling personal information. During the arrest in Calpe, police seized cryptocurrencies and computer equipment. The International Civil Aviation Organization is also investigating a significant data breach linked to the hacker, affecting nearly 12,000 individuals.
