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Australian police charge two men in open-source hacking

Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
Summary: Australian police announced charges against two men accused of participating in a cybercrime syndicate that targeted widely used open-source software. Authorities said the alleged activity compromised thousands of global businesses.
WHO: Australian police
WHAT: Announced charges against two men accused of participating in a cybercrime syndicate targeting open-source software.
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The charges were brought over alleged participation in a cybercrime syndicate that targeted widely used open-source software.
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