The alleged leader of the hacking group LulzSec, the collective which claimed responsibility for infiltrating the the CIA website, is being held by Australian police. The 24-year-old computer expert, who held a position of trust in the IT department of an international company, was arrested at work in Sydney last night. He has been charged with hacking offences that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years. Take him away boys: Australian Federal policemen arrest the man they say is the self-proclaimed leader of the international hacking group LulzSec, the group that claimed responsibility for shutting down the CIA website Glen McEwen, head of cyber crime operations at Australian Federal Police, said the man's job gave him access to sensitive information from clients including government agencies.
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The 24-year-old computer expert was arrested at work near Sydney
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He is charged with hacking offences that could lead to 10-year sentence
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Anonymous Australia pour scorn on police claims
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