Hackerul „Virus”, condamnat în SUA în dosarul Gozi, prins la Sinaia cu plăcuțe diplomatice false și un sistem care schimba numerele dintr-un buton

Mihai Ionuț Păunescu, known as 'Virus', was arrested in Sinaia for driving a car with fake diplomatic plates. He was previously convicted in the US for cybercrime. Păunescu was involved in distributing malware, including Gozi, which infected over a million computers worldwide. He was sentenced to three years in prison in 2023. During his arrest, he presented false identification and had his driving rights suspended. Authorities are investigating multiple charges against him, including using false registration plates and identity fraud. Păunescu's criminal history has drawn attention from US authorities, including the FBI.