Bitdefender Polish Hacker Charged in 2018 Morele.net Data Breach After Seven-Year Investigation
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A 29-year-old Polish man has been charged for his role in the 2018 Morele.net data breach, which compromised the personal information of approximately 2.5 million customers. The Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC) announced the charges on January 30, 2026, after an extensive investigation lasting several years.
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2018-01-01
Morele.net data breach occurs, affecting 2.5 million customers
2026-01-30
Charges filed against the hacker after years of investigation
2026-02-09
Hacker arrested after eight years of evasion
2026-02-12
Details of the case reported by Bitdefender
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