According to Sky News (viaNeoGAF), another member from Lizard Squad has been arrested, following the cyberattacks on Sony PlayStation and Xbox systems last year.

The teenager out of Merseyside was arrested on suspicion of unauthorised access to computer material and for alleged threats to kill, as the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) said. It was unclear whether the arrest related to the Christmas Day attack on Xbox and Sony which left millions of users offline.

Deputy Chief Constable Peter Goodman, the national policing lead for cyber security at the Association of Chief Police Officers, said it was a "significant" arrest and:

"This arrest demonstrates that we will pursue those who commit crime with the false perception they are protected within their own homes or hiding behind anonymous online personas".

"As we continue to build capability and develop skills across wider policing, we still need industry, communities and individuals to protect themselves by implementing basic security measures whilst taking full advantage and enjoyment of the opportunities the world wide web provides."

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