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## Two Alleged 'TeamPCP' Hackers Arrested in Australia

DevFeed: [Two Alleged 'TeamPCP' Hackers Arrested in Australia](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/two-alleged-teampcp-hackers-arrested-in-australia-48112.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/08/two-alleged-teampcp-hackers-arrested-in-australia/>)

Author: BrianKrebs

Published: 2026-08-27T11:04:15Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Krebs on Security](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/krebs-on-security.md>)

Topics: [Cybercrime](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybercrime.md>), [software supply-chain attack](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-supply-chain-attack.md>), [Malware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/malware.md>), [open-source-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source-security.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [npm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/npm.md>)

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### AI overview

Australian authorities arrested two alleged TeamPCP members linked to a cybercrime syndicate that created malicious open-source software and carried out software supply chain attacks. The article examines the group's tactics, including compromising developer credentials and using the Shai-Hulud worm.

### Source excerpt

Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed for perpetrating the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever. In a statement released today, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said two unnamed suspects from Western Australia, aged 21 and 23, were arrested in connection with a "sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that allegedly created malicious open-source software to rob thousands of global businesses." The AFP did not name the defendants, but KrebsOnSecurity learned the 21-year-old suspect's real identity in June, and has been communicating with him ever since. This story includes interviews with TeamPCP's self-described spokesperson, and examines clues left behind by the TeamPCP leader that likely led to his undoing.