December 21, 2023 at 03:45PM
18-year-old Arion Kurtaj, a member of the Lapsus$ cybercrime group, has been sentenced to life in a secure hospital by a UK judge. This comes after his involvement in leaking assets related to the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. The judge deemed him a high risk to the public and will remain in the hospital indefinitely unless cleared by doctors. Another 17-year-old member of Lapsus$ has also been found guilty and sentenced. The group is known for high-profile cyberattacks and data extortion.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
– Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old member of the Lapsus$ cybercrime group, has been sentenced to life in a “secure hospital” by a UK judge due to his involvement in cybercriminal activities, particularly the leak of assets associated with the video game, Grand Theft Auto VI.
– Kurtaj, who is autistic, has been deemed a high risk to the public and will remain at the secure hospital until doctors clear him as no longer posing a danger.
– A 17-year-old member of Lapsus$ has been deemed guilty and sentenced to a Youth Rehabilitation Order for 18 months with rigorous supervision in place, and a ban on using VPNs online, after collaborating with Kurtaj in breaching tech giants NVIDIA and telcos before attempting to extort them for a $4 million ransom.
– The Lapsus$ cybercrime gang comprises teenagers but has carried out high-profile cyberattacks, claiming responsibility for breaches at companies such as Okta, Uber, Revolut, LG Electronics, and Microsoft. They are known for stealing and holding onto victims’ proprietary data for extortion purposes.
These takeaways summarize the significant details and outcomes discussed in the meeting notes.