Homeland Security Today: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charged against three members of the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) with involvement in multiple conspiracies related to computer hacking after the hackers allegedly hijacked the websites and social media platforms of prominent US media organizations and the US military.
Ahmad Umar Agha, 22, known online as “The Pro,” and Firas Dardar, 27, known online as “The Shadow,” were charged with a criminal conspiracy relating to: engaging in a hoax regarding a terrorist attack; attempting to cause mutiny of the US armed forces; illicit possession of authentication features; access device fraud; unauthorized access to, and damage of, computers; and unlawful access to stored communications.
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