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CYBERCRIMINALS ARRESTED FOR STEALING HUNDREDS OF CONCERT TICKETS THROUGH STUBHUB EXPLOIT

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Two cybercriminals, Tyrone Rose and Shamara Simmons, were arrested for stealing hundreds of digital event tickets, including for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. They intercepted legitimate StubHub URLs after purchases and resold about 900 tickets for over $600,000. The pair face grand larceny charges and potentially 3-15 years in prison.