[Law] A Bulgarian hacker arrested for data theft and extortion

Summary: This content discusses the arrest of a Bulgarian hacker named Teodor Iliev, who is accused of hacking into various institutions and companies to steal information and extort money from victims.

Threat Actor: Teodor Iliev | Teodor Iliev

Key Point :

  • Teodor Iliev, also known as “Emil Külev,” has been arrested by Sofia police on charges related to computer crimes.
  • Iliev is accused of hacking into the information systems of state institutions, banks, insurance companies, and other organizations.
  • The theft of information occurred between March 2020 and January 2024.
  • Iliev allegedly copied the stolen data and used it to extort money from the victims.
  • In July 2023, a user believed to be Iliev leaked a database from Bulgaria’s largest insurance firm on BreachForums.
  • Iliev has been denied bond and remains in custody.


Original Source: https://prb.bg/bg/news/70075-sgp-zadarzha-i-obvini-litse-za-kompyutarni-prestapleniya

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