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DOJ confirms arrested US Army soldier is linked to AT&T and Verizon hacks | TechCrunch

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U.S. prosecutors linked a U.S. Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, to massive data thefts from AT&T and Verizon. Arrested in December, Wagenius faces charges related to breaches at Snowflake, affecting various companies by exfiltrating customer data. The hacks, orchestrated with alleged accomplices, involved stealing sensitive Information, exploiting weak cybersecurity, and leveraging threats. The connection highlights widespread cyber vulnerabilities, intensifying legal scrutiny on overlapping cases. Wagenius remains in custody, underlining the seriousness of cybercrimes.