A hacker has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a series of breaches affecting over 165 organizations and exposing sensitive records of at least 100 million individuals. Connor Riley Moucka, a 26-year-old from Ontario, admitted to computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in a Seattle federal court. The breaches, which occurred in 2024, targeted customer accounts of Snowflake, a cloud-based data platform. Moucka personally profited from the intrusions, gaining at least $495,000. The guilty plea underscores the severity of the incident, which has significant implications for data security and identity protection1. The fact that a single individual could compromise such a vast amount of sensitive information highlights the importance of robust security measures and vigilance in protecting against cyber threats. This incident serves as a stark reminder to practitioners of the need for enhanced security protocols to prevent similar breaches.