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Instagram Gets Hacked by Ukraine

In a major cyber operation, the Cyber Police of Ukraine has apprehended three individuals suspected of hijacking over 100 million emails and Instagram accounts worldwide.

The suspects, aged between 20 and 40, are believed to be part of a sophisticated criminal network spread across different regions of Ukraine. If convicted, they could face up to 15 years behind bars.

Authorities revealed that the cybercriminals employed brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access to accounts. Under the guidance of a ringleader, the group distributed hacking tasks among its members.

The ill-gotten credentials were then monetized through sale on dark web forums. Purchasers of this information utilized compromised accounts for various fraudulent activities, including coercing victims' friends into transferring money urgently.

To safeguard against such attacks, the Cyber Police agency emphasized the importance of setting up two-factor authentication and using robust passwords.

In a coordinated effort, law enforcement officials conducted raids in multiple cities, seizing 70 computers, 14 phones, bank cards, and thousands of dollars in cash.

Meanwhile, across the ocean, a U.S. national, Robert Purbeck, known as "Lifelock" or "Studmaster," pleaded guilty to breaching numerous entities, including a medical clinic in Griffin, Georgia. Purbeck's crimes involved exfiltrating sensitive personal information from over 132,000 individuals.

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan condemned Purbeck's actions, highlighting his attempt to weaponize sensitive data for extortion purposes.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), Purbeck purchased access to the clinic's server from the darknet, extracting medical records and personal data of thousands. He also targeted the City of Newnan Police Department server, compromising records of over 14,000 individuals.

As part of his plea agreement, Purbeck will pay over $1 million in restitution to the affected victims. His indictment follows a federal jury decision in March 2021.