Serial extortionist of medical facilities pleads guilty to cybercrime charges

March 20, 2024 at 10:41AM Robert Purbeck, a cyberattacker and extortionist of a medical center, pleaded guilty to federal computer fraud and abuse charges in the US. Using aliases “Lifelock” and “Studmaster,” he stole personal data from over 132,000 people and targeted 18 organizations, including medical clinics, for ransom. He is due to pay $1 … Read more