(FreePressBeacon.com) – The arrest of U.S. Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius has sent shock waves through the military and security apparatus as he is now accused of selling confidential phone records potentially linked to high-profile figures.
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment against Wagenius, charging him with two counts of unlawfully transferring confidential phone records information.
The soldier, based at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) with the III Armored Corps, was apprehended in mid-December in Texas. Each charge carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years and a hefty fine.
This case is particularly disturbing because of the information Wagenius allegedly sold. Cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported that Wagenius, using the online alias “Kiberphant0m,” claimed to have hacked call records related to Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump.
The case against Wagenius is part of a broader investigation into data breaches involving sensitive customer records.
This wider probe implicates multiple individuals, including Connor Moucka, who was arrested in Canada and is facing extradition to the U.S., and John Binns, who is currently jailed in Turkey for a separate hacking incident.
The involvement of multiple actors suggests a coordinated effort to compromise and exploit confidential information, potentially putting countless Americans at risk.
Moreover, Allison Nixon from cybersecurity company Unit 221B played a crucial role in identifying Wagenius after receiving threats from Moucka’s hacking group.
This cooperation between private sector cybersecurity experts and law enforcement demonstrates the importance of a united front against cyber threats.
Meanwhile, official channels are silent. As of the time of publication, neither the Department of Justice nor the FBI has commented on the case.
This lack of transparency only fuels concerns about the full extent of the breach and its potential impact on national security.
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