Police have arrested 10 people in the U.K., Belgium and Malta for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to U.S. celebrities including internet influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and millions in cryptocurrency, authorities said.
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Police in Europe Bust Gang Hijacking Celeb Phones, Arrest 10
Police have arrested 10 people in the U.K., Belgium and Malta for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to U.S. celebrities including internet influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and millions in cryptocurrency, authorities said. The post Police in Europe Bust Gang Hijacking Celeb Phones, Arrest 10 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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