Virginia Man Convicted in Federal Cyberattack Case
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A federal jury convicted Sohaib Akhter in a revenge plot involving password trafficking and attacks on federal databases.
WHO:Sohaib Akhter, 34, of Alexandria, Virginia
WHAT:Convicted on counts including conspiracy to commit computer fraud and password trafficking; also found guilty of prohibited person firearm possession.
WHEN:May 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET
WHERE:Alexandria, Virginia
WHY:A high-stakes revenge plot targeting the U.S. government led to the cyberattack and related offenses.
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