The ransomware spread to more than 300,000 computers across 150 countries around the world in May 2017.
The arrest of Hutchins has created shockwaves in the cyber world leaving many of them baffled.
Jake Williams, a respected cybersecurity researcher, said he found it hard to believe Hutchins is guilty.
Hes a stand-up guy, Williams said in a text chat.
I cant reconcile the charges with what I know about him.
Hutchins was being held at the Henderson Detention Center in Nevada early on Thursday.
However, according to a close personal friend, he was moved to another facility a few hours after.
Marshals spokesperson told Motherboard in an email, my colleague in Las Vegas says this was an FBI arrest.
Mr. Hutchins is not in U.S.
The UKs National Cyber Security Center said that We are aware of the situation.
This is a law enforcement matter and it would be inappropriate to comment further.
source: www.techworm.net
