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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

British man arrested over global hacking scheme

A 'serial hacker' known as IntelBroker targeted healthcare providers and telecoms providers over multiple years - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

US prosecutors have charged a British man for allegedly spearheading a global hacking group responsible for some of the most disruptive cyber attacks in recent years.

Kai West, 25, is accused of being a “serial hacker” known as IntelBroker who led a group referred to as “CyberN[––––––]” by the US Department of Justice.

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