Summary:
Profile of a Young Hacker
The Wall Street Journal explores the story of Arion Kurtaj, a 19-year-old who became notorious for leaking clips from GTA VI and participating in various cybercrimes.Early Involvement in Cybercrime
Kurtaj began hacking at age 11, later joining the Recursion Team, where he stole 780 gigabytes of data from Electronic Arts and leaked it online.Formation of Lapsus$
He teamed up with fellow hackers to form Lapsus$, engaging in high-profile hacks, including an attack on British telecommunications giant BT.Doxbin Controversy
Kurtaj purchased Doxbin, a site for doxing rivals, but faced backlash for mismanagement, leading to his own doxing and subsequent legal troubles.Ongoing Legal Issues
Despite a turbulent history, experts argue that a lifetime in prison may not be suitable for someone with Kurtaj’s background, highlighting the complexities of his situation.
Read more at: MSN