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Ex-soldier jailed for 70 months over telecom hacking and ransom demands

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A former soldier has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for a widespread telecommunications hacking campaign. The individual targeted at least ten organizations, demanding approximately $1 million in ransom payments. The sentencing follows an investigation into the cybercrime spree. AI

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Ex-soldier jailed for 70 months over telecom hacking and ransom demands

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Ex-soldier's telecom hacking spree earns him 70 months

    Active-duty campaign targeted at least ten organizations and sought $1 million in ransom payments

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