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Aug 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Ontario man pleads guilty in U.S. hacking case
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DOJ says a 26-year-old from Ontario pleaded guilty to hacking and extortion tied to a U.S. software service.
WHO: U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: A 26-year-old pleaded guilty to conspiring with hackers, stealing sensitive information online, and extorting victims for ransom.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He pleaded guilty to hacking and extortion charges involving theft of sensitive information and ransom demands.
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