A U.S. Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, has been charged with selling confidential phone records. The federal authorities in Texas filed charges against the 20-year-old on December 20, which have come to public attention following the unsealing of the indictment this week.
Wagenius was stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, though the specifics of his military rank have not been disclosed. According to reports, he is associated with an online identity known as Kiberphant0m, which has been implicated in several significant data breaches, including a breach called the Snowflake hack. This online handle reportedly claimed to have hacked into the phones of high-profile individuals, including President-elect Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
In November, it was reported that alleged AT&T call logs related to the 2024 presidential candidates surfaced online, although these logs have not been verified for authenticity. The indictment details the allegations against Wagenius, which include the unlawful transfer of confidential phone record information.
Officials from Fort Cavazos confirmed their awareness of the arrest and stated that the III Armored Corps will fully cooperate with law enforcement throughout the investigation.
Wagenius is expected to be extradited to Seattle, where the case will proceed. It’s crucial for the military and law enforcement to maintain strict protocols to safeguard sensitive information, especially concerning public figures and national security.
