November 14, 2024 at 12:02PM Robert Purbeck, 45, from Idaho, has received a ten-year prison sentence for hacking 19 organizations, stealing personal data from over 132,000 individuals, and extorting victims. He pleaded guilty to unauthorized access charges and must pay over $1 million in restitution after an FBI raid revealed the extensive data theft. **Meeting … Read more
November 14, 2024 at 07:39AM Robert Purbeck received a 10-year prison sentence for stealing personal information from over 132,000 individuals and committing extortion. This case highlights serious concerns regarding data security and cybercrime. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: – **Individual Involved**: Robert Purbeck – **Offense**: Hacking, data theft, and extortion – **Sentence**: 10 years in prison … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 09:15AM Recent notable stories include hackable traffic lights in the Netherlands, a decline in cybersecurity funding, the former Uber CSO appealing his conviction, and the bankruptcy filing of NPD. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Traffic Light Vulnerability**: There are reports that traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked, raising concerns about … Read more