Summary:
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Profile of a Young Hacker
The Wall Street Journal explores the story of Arion Kurtaj, a 19-year-old who became notorious for leaking clips from GTA VI and participating in various cybercrimes. -
Early Involvement in Cybercrime
Kurtaj began hacking at age 11, later joining the Recursion Team, where he stole 780 gigabytes of data from Electronic Arts and leaked it online. -
Formation of Lapsus$
He teamed up with fellow hackers to form Lapsus$, engaging in high-profile hacks, including an attack on British telecommunications giant BT. -
Doxbin Controversy
Kurtaj purchased Doxbin, a site for doxing rivals, but faced backlash for mismanagement, leading to his own doxing and subsequent legal troubles. -
Ongoing Legal Issues
Despite a turbulent history, experts argue that a lifetime in prison may not be suitable for someone with Kurtaj’s background, highlighting the complexities of his situation.
Read more at: MSN