U.S. and French authorities have confirmed the arrests of five hackers accused of major hacks and involvement in a cybercrime forum.
British national Kai West, known as IntelBroker, is indicted for leading a hacking group and causing over $25 million in damages targeting various victims.
The hackers were involved in sensitive data sales and were part of a cybercrime forum named BreachForums, previously shut down by law enforcement agencies.
West, along with four other individuals, faces extradition and charges related to computer intrusions, wire fraud, and more.