Ahmad Umar Agha, known as 'Th3Pr0,' was sentenced to 42 months in prison for hacking the Associated Press's Twitter account and causing a $136 billion drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
The hack resulted in a significant financial impact, causing a temporary $136 billion drop in the value of stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, impacting businesses and investors.
Industries affected
The incident affected the financial industry, including stock markets and major corporations listed on the Dow Jones.
Users affected
Investors and stock market participants were directly impacted, experiencing potential financial losses due to the sudden market drop.
