Alleged Bitcoin extortionist extradited to US for ties to ‘Dark Overload’ hacker crew
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Alleged Bitcoin extortionist extradited to US for ties to 'Dark Overload' hacker crew
An alleged member of "The Dark Overload," hacking group - which demanded Bitcoin ransom payments from victims - has been extradited from the UK to face charges in the US.
Nathan Wyatt, 39, was sent to the Eastern District of Missouri and appeared before US Magistrate Judge Shirley Padmore Mensah on December 18.
He pleaded not guilty and was detained pending further proceedings.
According to court records, Wyatt was a member of The Dark Overlord, a hacking group credited with accessing the computer networks of several US companies, obtaining sensitive records and information, and then threatening to publish the stolen data unless the companies paid a Bitcoin ransom.
Wyatt is accused of participating in the conspiracy by creating email and phone accounts that he used to send threatening and extortionate emails and text messages to victims.
"Today's extradition shows that the hackers hiding behind The Dark Overlord moniker will be held accountable for their alleged extortion of American companies," said Assistant Attorney