Former US soldier gets nearly six-year sentence for hacking, extorting telecoms

A former US Army soldier has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for hacking and extortion. The individual pleaded guilty to hacking into multiple telecommunications companies and leaking sensitive information. The sentence was handed down after the guilty plea was entered. The hacking and extortion activities targeted several telecoms companies, resulting in the leak of sensitive records. The former soldier's actions led to a significant prison sentence. The case involved a guilty plea and a subsequent federal prison sentence of over five years.