The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that a third individual involved in a 2022 cyberattack on a major sports betting site has been sentenced to prison. This incident, which targeted DraftKings, involved credential-stuffing techniques that compromised over 60,000 accounts.
The attack on DraftKings allowed hackers to access user accounts by utilizing stolen usernames and passwords from previous data breaches. Once inside the accounts, they either withdrew funds or sold account access through online platforms.
Details of the Sentencing
Nathan Austad, known online as Snoopy, is the third hacker to face sentencing for the DraftKings breach. After pleading guilty in December 2025, Austad received an 18-month prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay approximately $1.8 million in restitution and forfeiture.
The DOJ reported that Austad, along with his partners, illicitly obtained about $600,000 from 1,600 DraftKings accounts. Austad further facilitated the crime by establishing a website to sell the compromised accounts.
Financial Implications and Recovery
Investigators traced Austad’s cryptocurrency transactions, discovering around $465,000 linked to his illegal activities. This financial trail played a crucial role in the legal proceedings and highlighted the extent of the monetary damage caused by the cyberattack.
Other conspirators have also faced legal consequences. Kamerin Stokes was sentenced to 30 months in prison in April 2026, and Joseph Garrison received an 18-month sentence in early 2024, demonstrating the comprehensive legal actions taken against the group.
Official Responses and Future Outlook
Authorities released communications among the hackers, which revealed their awareness of the ongoing federal investigation. Despite their belief that they could evade law enforcement, the proceedings proved otherwise.
US Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized the determination of the DOJ and the FBI to safeguard online markets, stating, “Austad’s prison sentence today demonstrates the commitment of the DOJ, the FBI, and all our federal partners to protecting our online markets.” This case underlines the importance of ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and protect digital platforms.
