Summary: A 39-year-old Singaporean hacker, accused of over 90 data leaks, has been arrested in Thailand following an investigation by Singapore and Thailand law enforcement, assisted by cybersecurity firm Group-IB. The cybercriminal, known by multiple online aliases, exploited vulnerabilities in security systems and used ransomware tactics to extort victims globally, primarily in the APAC region. Investigators found evidence of significant financial gain from the hacker’s activities, including luxury goods at his residence.
Affected: Organizations in various sectors worldwide, particularly in the APAC region, North America, and Europe.
Keypoints :
- Suspect has been operating since 2020, using various online aliases to evade identification.
- Exploited SQL injection tools and RDP vulnerabilities to access sensitive data and demanded ransom from victims.
- Initial tactics included pressuring victims by contacting the media, later shifting to selling data on hacker forums.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/hacker-behind-over-90-data-leaks-arrested-in-thailand/