Tag Archive for: jailed

High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via porn websites

High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via porn websites

A British man has been jailed for over six years after exploiting ad networks on pornographic websites to spread malware onto innocent users’ computers.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Graham Cluley

Man jailed for hijacking taxi and injuring garda during high-speed chase – thejournal.ie

Man jailed for hijacking taxi and injuring garda during high-speed chase  thejournal.ie

A FATHER-OF-three who hijacked a taxi and led gardaí on a high-speed chase during which one officer was knocked down and injured has received a partially …

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Two friends jailed for TalkTalk hack plot

Two friends jailed for TalkTalk hack plot

Judge describes men connected to TalkTalk hack as “individuals of extraordinary talent.” Sigh…

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

Graham Cluley

Lizard Squad member jailed after offering DDoS-for-hire attack service

Lizard Squad member jailed after offering DDoS-for-hire attack service

“Hacker-for-hire” service that launched distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against websites and phone-bombed its victims.

Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.

Graham Cluley