Spanish Authorities Arrest Cybercriminal Behind Major Data Thefts Targeting Institutions and Selling Data on the Dark Web

Spanish authorities have arrested a highly skilled cybercriminal in Roses, Girona, following a joint investigation by the Mossos d’Esquadra and Spain’s National Police.

The suspect, a computer science student, is accused of executing a series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting major financial institutions, a university, and a driving school. He allegedly stole vast amounts of personal and internal company data, which was then monetized through dark web forums or publicly leaked, exposing thousands to risks of identity theft and fraud.

During the raid, authorities seized a laptop, a dozen mobile phones, over thirty SIM cards, multiple hard drives, and numerous bank cards under different names... evidence suggesting a complex operation involving potential identity fraud and financial crimes.

The suspect faces charges for the unlawful access and disclosure of confidential data, and the investigation remains active as officials work to identify more victims and determine whether others were involved in the operation.

Source: https://www.lavanguardia.com/local/girona/20250731/10939717/detienen-hacker-responsable-lanzar-multiples-ciberataques-girona.html