Cameron John Wagenius, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in Texas, was arrested on December 20, 2024, and charged with two counts of unlawful transfer of confidential phone records information. The charges stem from allegations that he hacked into telecommunications systems, including those of AT&T and Verizon, to access and sell confidential phone records, which reportedly included records allegedly related to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Wagenius, who used the online alias "Kiberphant0m," is believed to have been part of a broader hacking scheme involving the sale and distribution of stolen data. He was indicted by a Seattle grand jury, with the case being handled by federal prosecutors in the Western District of Washington. Following his arrest, he appeared in court in Waco, Texas, and has been ordered to be extradited to Seattle for further legal proceedings.
This case connects to a series of high-profile data breaches linked to the Snowflake data storage platform, where Wagenius allegedly worked with other hackers, including Connor Riley Moucka, who was arrested in Canada in late October 2024 for similar cybercrimes.
The implications of these activities include potential breaches of national security and privacy, highlighting vulnerabilities in telecommunications infrastructure and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The ongoing legal process will determine the full extent of Wagenius's involvement and the consequences thereof.
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