Spanish hacker faces jail for stealing taxpayer data

Hacker "Alcasec" faces a three-year prison sentence for stealing data from the Spanish judiciary's website. The theft exposed the banking details of over half a million taxpayers. The prosecution is seeking the sentence for José Luis Huertas, known as Alcasec, due to illegal access to computer systems and revealing secrets. His late confession led to a reduced sentence, and authorities seized €863,000 in illicit gains. Two other individuals are also accused, with one facing over four years in prison. The case involves stolen digital certificates and unauthorized access to police and judicial networks, leading to data breaches.