Computer fraud
Coverage of Computer fraud in the Nexus archive.
- Canadian hacker pleads guilty in Snowflake data breach case, stealing data and extorting people for millions
A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to four charges, including computer fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy, following a data breach at Snowflake Inc. He was involved in stealing data and extorting millions.
- Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking
Montenegrin police and the FBI arrested an Iranian-Turkish dual citizen in Kotor, Montenegro, for hacking attacks causing $3.4 billion in U.S. infrastructure damage. The 39-year-old faces charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft in the Southern District Court of New York.
- Former contractor sent to federal prison for hacking employer’s network in retaliation for termination
A 36-year-old Ohio man was sentenced to federal prison for hacking his former employer's network in retaliation for being terminated. The cyberattack caused over $860,000 in losses to the company. The case highlights the serious legal consequences for computer fraud and sabotage.