Hacker Ordered to Return Stolen Bitcoin

Twitter Hacker Ordered to Repay Stolen Bitcoin: A High-Profile Cybercrime CaseIn a significant development, Joseph James OConnor, the man behind the 2020 Twitter hack, has been ordered to repay a substantial amount of Bitcoin. The 26-year-old was sentenced to five years in prison in 2023 for computer intrusion, wire fraud, and extortion. He was arrested in Spain in 2021 and extradited to the US.The hack targeted prominent figures like Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Kim Kardashian. The attackers used these accounts to solicit Bitcoin and threaten celebrities, leading Twitter to limit verified accounts.The British Crown Prosecution Service secured a civil recovery order to seize 42 Bitcoin and other crypto assets linked to the scam. This order, made last week, follows a property freezing order during the extradition process. It underscores international cooperation in combating cybercrime and recovering illicit gains, regardless of the crimes location. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.