South Korea arrests suspected Chinese hacker accused of targeting BTS singer and other celebrities
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South Korean police extradited and arrested a Chinese national accused of leading a cross-border hacking ring that, between August 2023 and January 2024, breached Korean telecom websites to steal personal data and conduct identity-based account takeovers, draining approximately 38 billion won (~$29M) from victims including celebrities and executives; authorities worked with Interpol and Thai officials and continue to analyze seized evidence and question the suspect about additional crimes.
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