Ex-Assumption Student Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cyber Extortion
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A former student of Assumption University has been sentenced to federal prison for cyber extortion. The individual, who has spoken publicly about their actions, was behind a significant cyberattack, including a breach of PowerSchool, and has expressed a sense of relief or acceptance about being caught. The sentence is reported to be 4 years in prison, with the hacking scheme involving extortion of companies for ransom, although the exact details and scope of the scheme are not entirely clear.
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