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Still on probation from previous arrest for hacking and extortion, Dutch national is arrested again (1)
A Dutch national previously arrested in June 2023 for hacking and extortion while on probation has been arrested again for criminal activities. The individual operated as both a white hat security researcher and black hat hacker before the initial arrest.
Why it matters: Security teams should be aware that individuals with legitimate security credentials can engage in criminal hacking and extortion; this case demonstrates the risk of insider threats from respected researchers with dual identities.
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