Spanish Police Arrest Hacker Linked to Massive Government Data Leak Spanish authorities have detained a hacker in Granada suspected of leaking sensitive personal data belonging to officials from key government institutions. The arrest, made last week, follows an investigation into the online publication of private information tied to members of the National Police, Civil Guard, Attorney General’s Office, National Security Council, and Spain’s National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE). During a search of the suspect’s home, police seized computer equipment and electronic devices for forensic analysis. The leaked data, posted across multiple online platforms, is believed to pose significant risks, including harassment, threats, extortion, and targeted attacks against affected individuals and their agencies. The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine whether additional accomplices were involved or if a broader network facilitated the data’s dissemination. Neither the suspect’s identity nor a motive has been disclosed. This arrest follows a separate case earlier this year, in which a 19-year-old was detained for allegedly stealing and selling 64 million personal records from nine companies. Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the two incidents.