U.S. soldier linked to BSNL data breach: Arrest reveals cybercrime

The arrest of Cameron John Wagenius, a U.S. Army communications specialist, has unveiled potential connections to a significant data breach targeting India’s state-owned telecom provider, BSNL. The breach highlights the global reach of cybercrime networks and raises concerns about the security of sensitive data across continents. 

Wagenius, stationed in South Korea, was apprehended on December 20, 2023, for allegedly selling hacked data from U.S. telecom companies. According to cybersecurity experts, he may also be the individual behind the alias “kiberphant0m” on a dark web marketplace. In May 2023, “kiberphant0m” reportedly attempted to sell 278 GB of BSNL’s critical data, including subscriber details, SIM numbers, and server snapshots, for $5,000.

Indian authorities confirmed that one of BSNL’s servers was breached in May 2023. 

While the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) reported the intrusion, the identity of the perpetrator remained elusive until Wagenius’s arrest. Efforts to verify the hacker’s access to BSNL servers through Telegram communication and sample data proved inconclusive.

The breach exposes vulnerabilities in telecom providers’ security measures, as sensitive data such as health records, payment details, and government-issued identification was targeted. 

Additionally, Wagenius is accused of selling call records of prominent U.S. political figures and data from telecom providers across Asia.

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