US charges two Canadians accused of hacking US universities
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- A federal grand jury indicted two Canadians suspected of hacking multiple US universities and using the compromised systems to mine for cryptocurrency.
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Part of Canadian hacking allegations against US schools
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Last change 4d ago · Recheck overdue since 5 Nov 2026, 13:19 UK time
- Story4 Nov 2026, 13:19 UK time · 4d ago
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US charges two Canadians accused of hacking US universities
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US charges two Canadians accused of hacking US universities
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A federal grand jury indicted two Canadians suspected of hacking multiple US universities and using the compromised systems to mine for cryptocurrency.