Hacker Sentenced for Selling Access to Oregon Emergency Network
Catalin Dragomir, a Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for selling stolen login credentials to Oregon's emergency management network. Dragomir pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and obtaining information from a protected computer. He sold access to the network for $3,000 in Bitcoin, which included sensitive information from the state Department of Emergency Management. This department is crucial for disaster response and recovery efforts in Oregon. Dragomir also admitted to selling personal information from other U.S. networks, causing significant financial losses. His actions were described as prolific by federal prosecutors, highlighting the global reach of his cybercrimes.