<p>An 18-year-old hacker from the UK has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital stay for hacking ‘Grand Theft Auto’ and other companies. Part of the notorious Lapsus$ group, the teenager carried out a series of computer misuse, fraud, and blackmail offenses. The hack of ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ alone resulted in $5 million in damages for Rockstar Games. Using various devices, the hacker stole clips of the game and shared them on a forum. Due to the severity of the crimes and the individual’s high risk to the public, they have been sentenced to life in a secure hospital. This case serves as a reminder of the legal consequences that can arise from engaging in cybercrimes.</p>


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UK teen receives indefinite hospital order for 'Grand Theft Auto' hack, resulting in $5 million damages for Rockstar Games. Reminder of legal consequences of cybercrimes.

Teenage GTA 6 Hacker Sentenced to Indefinite Hospital Order for Game Leak