A 22-year old accused of publishing private data on multiple public figures in Germany, including politicians, has been charged with various computer crimes and other infractions. The hacker is accused of attacks affecting around 1,000 people, stealing personal information and using it either to hurt victims by releasing it online or by using it in blackmail attempts. The man is accused of gathering phone numbers, credit card data, photos, and communications with other people. The hacker allegedly didn’t stop at stealing private data. The motivations remain unclear, as he only said that he was annoyed by some of his victim’s public statements and simply wanted revenge, according to a The Local DE report.

Source: The Local May 27, 2020 16:18 UTC