Teen hackers recruited through fake job ads

Fox News TechTuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:43:46 PM
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Teen hackers recruited through fake job ads
  • A criminal network known as 'The Com' has been using fake job advertisements to recruit teenagers for cybercrime activities. Recent law enforcement actions have led to the arrest of 19-year-old Thalha Jubair, who is accused of being involved in cyberattacks that caused damages amounting to $115 million.
  • This development highlights the growing trend of targeting young individuals for illicit online activities, raising concerns about the vulnerability of youth to such recruitment tactics and the broader implications for cybersecurity and law enforcement efforts.
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