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Spain arrests alleged pro-Russia hacktivist following FBI tip-off
2 sourcesFirst reported 15 days agoUpdated 14 days ago
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- Spain's National Police have arrested a man in Palencia suspected of being a member of pro-Russian hacktivist groups CyberArmy of Russia Reborn (CARR) and Z-Pentest.
- The arrest follows a tip-off from the FBI regarding the individual's alleged activities.
- The suspect is also linked to the group NoName057(16) and is accused of assisting a Ukrainian hacker in fleeing to Russia.
- Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the arrested individual nor further details about the investigation.
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