<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A British man named Kai West has been charged by US law enforcement for allegedly hacking numerous organizations worldwide as part of the 'IntelBroker' cybercrime group, causing over $25 million in damages.</li><li>West faces potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit computer intrusions. The IntelBroker group targeted around 40 victims globally, including well-known firms such as AMD, Apple, and CISCO.</li><li>The group's scheme, which allegedly ran from December 2022 to February 2025, involved selling stolen data to collect approximately $2 million. West, arrested in France, is currently facing extradition to the US.</li><li>Authorities traced West to IntelBroker through a purchase of stolen data, linking his real identity via a cryptocurrency transaction and his Gmail account. This case highlights the FBI's efforts to combat cybercriminals globally.</li></ul>

British man behind ‘IntelBroker’ hacker group charged with stealing millions

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