"Security Researcher Arrested for $2.5 Million Apple Scam"
TL;DR
A San Francisco man, Noah Roskin-Frazee, has been charged with defrauding Apple of $2.5 million worth of gift cards and products. He was acknowledged in an Apple security update following his arrest, although the reason for this acknowledgment is unclear. Roskin-Frazee, a security researcher, and a co-defendant are accused of using a password reset function to break into an employee's account and manipulate orders for gift cards and devices, ultimately obtaining $2.5 million in products, services, and gift cards.
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