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Canadian man pleads guilty to Snowflake hacks that led to 165 breaches
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Summary
A Canadian man, Connor Riley Moucka, has pleaded guilty to hacking Snowflake and orchestrating data breaches affecting over 165 companies, including major names like AT&T and Ticketmaster. He and his co-conspirators stole vast amounts of sensitive data – including government records, financial information, and personally identifiable data – and attempted to extort victims. The investigation revealed a sophisticated operation spanning over a year, with stolen credentials dating back to 2020 and a significant financial payout for the attackers.
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