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Young hacker behind historic breach speaks out before prison

Original: 'Addicted to hacking': Young hacker behind historic breach speaks out for 1st time, before reporting to prison

A young hacker responsible for what is described as a historic cyber breach has given his first public interview, speaking ahead of reporting to prison. In his comments he describes himself as 'addicted to hacking'. The interview comes just before he begins serving his sentence, drawing attention to questions about cybercrime, youth and punishment.

Why now: The rare first-hand account from the perpetrator of a landmark breach, timed to his imminent imprisonment, is drawing wide attention.

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