In this regard, the year 2016 was no different, as several prominent hackers have been arrested.
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The stolen data were at least 500 million pages of government records which includes top-secret information about national defense.
Martin tried to sell confidential information to a company being investigated by the FBI.
He currently faces charges of hacking, conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretenses.
During this breach, voter records of as many as 55 million Filipinos were exposed and leaked.
He also admitted that the hacking was intended to show how vulnerability of the COMELEC website is.
Both men are awaiting trial and punishment for their crimes.
However, the third hacker, which is yet to be identified, is still at large.
Both the teens are awaiting trial in the United States.
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