February 6, 2025
Spanish authorities, in collaboration with international agencies, have arrested a suspected hacker accused of orchestrating over 40 cyberattacks targeting critical public and private entities.
The arrest, made in Calpe, Alicante, is the result of a combined operation between Spain’s National Police and the Civil Guard.
The suspect is believed to have infiltrated the computer systems of high-profile organizations, including NATO, the U.S. Army, the Ministry of Defense, and Spanish universities.
Sophisticated Cybercrime Network
The suspect utilized advanced techniques to evade detection, including anonymous messaging applications and encrypted browsing tools.
Authorities revealed that the hacker frequently changed pseudonyms on dark web forums to claim responsibility for his attacks while avoiding identification.
These forums were used to sell or leak stolen data, including sensitive employee and client information, from breached databases.
During the raid at the suspect’s residence, investigators seized multiple pieces of computer equipment and over 50 cryptocurrency accounts containing various digital assets.
This discovery underscores the hacker’s extensive knowledge of blockchain technology and his ability to launder illicit gains through cryptocurrencies.
