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#8 BleepingComputer general April 30, 2026 at 17:45 UTC

Romanian leader of online swatting ring gets 4 years in prison

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

A Romanian national who led an online swatting ring targeting over 75 public officials, multiple journalists, and four religious institutions was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison. The coordinated harassment campaign involved false emergency calls to prompt armed police responses.

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