Known for Computer Security | Nationality British | |
Occupation former Grey Hat hacktivist | ||
MLT is the pseudonym of a former grey hat computer hacker and member of TeaMp0isoN. MLT was arrested in May 2012 in relation to his activities within TeaMp0isoN, a computer hacking group which claimed responsibility for many high profile attacks including website defacements of the United Nations, Facebook, NATO, BlackBerry, T-Mobile USA and several other large sites in addition to high-profile denial of service attacks and leaks of confidential data.
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MLT was the former hacking partner of Junaid Hussain, who later went on to join ISIS and was killed in a drone strike by the US Government after becoming the third highest target on their 'kill list' due to his role in inspiring international lone-wolf terrorism alongside his hacking activities for ISIS under the banner of Islamic State Hacking Division
Arrest
On Wednesday 9 May 2012, MLT was arrested in Newcastle upon Tyne by the Metropolitan Police who released a statement saying: "The suspect, who is believed to use the online 'nic' 'MLT', is allegedly a member of and spokesperson for TeaMp0isoN ('TeamPoison')--a group which has claimed responsibility for more than 1,400 offences including denial of service and network intrusions where personal and private information has been illegally extracted from victims in the U.K. and around the world,"
It was reported that MLT could have faced up to 10 years in prison for the events leading to his arrest. Junaid Hussain who was also arrested in relation to the same offences received a 6 month sentence under the Computer Misuse Act and the Malicious Communications Act after pleading guilty to hacking the email account of Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister.
Recent Activity
After his arrest, MLT has focused his attention on legitimate security research as opposed to illegal hacking activity. He has identified and reported critical vulnerabilities in sites such as eBay and the U.S. Department of Defense and states that he avoids illegal activities and instead dedicates his time to participating in Bug Bounty Programs.
In May 2015, someone purporting to be MLT featured on CNN, speaking to them about Junaid Hussain and claiming that he witnessed him appear on video chat once as a 'black power ranger' while wielding an AK-47. In August 2015, MLT featured on Episode 5 of the TV show Viceland Cyberwar where he spoke about subjects ranging from the security of autonomous cars to the death of his former hacking partner.