18-Year-Old Hacker Linked to 'ZeroBytes' Group Indicted and Detained for French Tax Authority Cyberattacks
An 18-year-old suspect linked to the 'ZeroBytes' hacking group has been indicted and detained for cyberattacks on the French tax authority's site.
- • An 18-year-old suspect has been indicted and detained for cyberattacks on the French tax authority.
- • He is linked to the hacker group 'ZeroBytes'.
- • He faces charges including cyber offenses and association of malefactors.
- • Potential penalties include up to ten years in prison and a 300,000 euro fine.
Key details
A young man aged 18, previously known to the judiciary, has been indicted and placed in detention for his alleged involvement with the hacker group 'ZeroBytes' in connection with a series of cyberattacks targeting the French tax authority's website. Authorities have charged him with cyber offenses and association of malefactors, which carry a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a 300,000 euros fine. These cybercrimes took place during several hacking incidents against tax services throughout the summer.
This article was translated and synthesized from French sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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