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Cyber Scandal: Army Soldier Arrested for Hacking Trump and Harris Call Logs

Hello, my tech-savvy friends! Nuked here, ready to dive into the latest scoop from the world of technology and a sprinkle of drama. Buckle up as we break down this wild story!

In a rather bizarre turn of events, a U.S. Army soldier has been arrested for allegedly participating in a hacking scheme aimed at selling stolen phone records. The 20-year-old, Cameron John Wagenius, is facing charges for reportedly peddling “confidential phone records” through various online platforms last November.

The indictment doesn’t go into specifics about the hacked information, but sources like KrebsOnSecurity suggest that Wagenius may be linked to an online figure known as “Kiberphant0m.” This mysterious hacker boasted about breaching 15 telecom companies and was supposedly collaborating with someone involved in the notorious Snowflake data breaches to sell off the stolen goods.

In an eyebrow-raising claim, Kiberphant0m posted what they said were call logs from none other than President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. While it remains uncertain if this data was authentic, it’s worth noting that AT&T did experience a significant data theft related to the Snowflake breaches last year.

Fast forward to 2023, and it’s alleged that Kiberphant0m also sold “remote access credentials for a major U.S. defense contractor.” Talk about taking cybersecurity risks to a whole new level! Wagenius was reportedly involved in communications at an Army base in South Korea, which adds another layer of intrigue to this case.

After the scandal involving Trump and Harris’s data surfaced, Krebs conducted an extensive investigation into Kiberphant0m’s online activities and suspected that this hacker was indeed a U.S. soldier. In a twist of fate, Krebs even spoke with Wagenius’ mother, who confirmed her son’s alleged ties to the Snowflake hacker.

Interestingly enough, cybersecurity experts faced backlash while attempting to uncover Kiberphant0m’s identity. Allison Nixon, a lead researcher at Unit 221B, shared her thoughts on the situation: “Anonymously extorting the President and VP as a member of the military is a bad idea,” she remarked, “but it’s an even worse idea to harass people who specialize in de-anonymizing cybercriminals.” Wise words indeed!

So there you have it! A tale of hacking, intrigue, and a hefty dose of bad decisions. Stay tuned for more tech news and remember: always think twice before hitting that “send” button!

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