What we know about accused Capital One hacker Paige Thompson
Summary
Paige Thompson, a 33-year-old former Amazon worker, was arrested by the FBI for stealing personal data from over 100 million Capital One customers. She also claimed to have data from other companies and government groups, and she admitted online that she expected to get caught.Key Facts
- Paige Thompson worked at Amazon and other companies over 12 years, often holding short-term jobs.
- She used the online name "erratic" to talk about the hacking on social media.
- She stole data affecting more than 100 million Capital One customers.
- FBI agents found digital evidence connected to Capital One and Thompson’s former employer after searching her home.
- Thompson posted messages online suggesting she wanted to share the stolen information and expected to be found out.
- She showed signs of emotional distress, including posting about personal struggles and thinking about mental health support.
- A judge ordered Thompson to stay in jail after her arrest, with a bail hearing set soon.
- A former employer called her a skilled ethical hacker, but the FBI says she broke the law.
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