The Lapsus$ hacking group is getting all the fame after recording attacks on several companies including Nvidia and Microsoft.
A notorious hacker from the same crew reportedly leaked exclusive clips from the unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI game, according to the authorities.
What's surprising is that he did this "magic" by merely using a mouse, a keyboard, a smartphone, and an Amazon Fire TV stick.
Lapsus$ Teen Hacks GTA 6 Clips
In an early report by BBC News, the authorities found out that Arion Kurtaj, one of the members of the Lapsus$ group, leaked videos of the upcoming GTA 6 game.
Surprisingly, the young hacker managed to pull off this trick while he was out on bail for hijacking Nvidia.
The usual depiction of a hacker is someone who sits at a desk and programs files on a computer. He just clicks endlessly until he decodes the system. In reality, that's not how it works.
As Kurtaj proves, all it takes are a few computer hardware, a smartphone, and a smart TV stick to hack.
In the Slack channel of Rockstar Games, the 18-year-old hacker proudly stated that he was an "attacker."
Authorities are surprised to discover that Kurtaj could even be so suspicious inside the UK Travelodge hotel, where he was guarded closely.
Kurtaj Found Guilty of Hacking of Several Companies
In February 2022, Tech Times reported that Nvidia allegedly stopped a group of hackers who attempted to disrupt its system.
It might seem strange to hear this, but this could be a case of reverse hacking. If there is reverse engineering, then this term could potentially exist.
Seven months later, London police arrested a 17-year-old teen for hacking GTA 6. He was charged with two counts of PC misuse, according to the authorities.
At that time, the Lapsus suspect was still a minor, which is why the authorities made sure that his identity would be kept safe from the public.
The hacker was not Kurtaj, but another member of the famous cybercrime squad. Just like the unidentified boy, Kurtaj was found guilty of breaking into Rockstar.
Engadget reports that since the hacker still has not reached the age of majority, he will be out on bail for now.
The trial won't be easy for the authorities since the two hackers are autistic. This means that they are incapable of defending themselves in a trial. The judges will have to weigh the aftermath of the crimes not based on the intent of the criminals.
Digital Bandits From South America
Despite the arrest of Kurtaj and the 17-year-old member, the authorities believe that there are still members left who will continue the activity.
Lapsus carried out the attacks from 2021 to 2022. Most notably, the group targeted other firms including T-Mobile and Samsung.
The group is often called "digital bandits" from South America. Some young members of Lapsus$ came from the UK and Brazil.
