Hacker Hoax?
I don’t know yet but if he’s for real, he’s a real jackass.
From the computer news world: ‘Hacker’ threatens to expose health data, demands $10M
Hacking a Virginia prescription database full of personal information and then demanding a $10 mil ransom for the info? C’MON!
First of all, who would want it? I don’t care if my co-worker uses eczema cream or my neighbor needs Zoloft. Chances are, if you take it, you need it and it’s much better for the rest of us. No Sale.
This guy has an answer for that though. As to who would want the data, “I’m bettin’ someone will. Hell, if I can’t move the prescription data at the very least I can find a buyer for the personal data,” says the ransom note, since the allegedly hacked info includes vital stats like Social Security numbers, et al.
Really? Really? The best way for this guy to show off his mad hacker skillz is to screw over his fellow man? Not that I’m condoning hacking or thievery or ransoming of any type, but he’s not hurting some faceless corporate conglomerate. If Virginia PMP doesn’t pay his crazy ransom, he’s threatening the individuals, possibly very ill individuals, who have enough problems without having their identities sold off to the highest bidder.
*Sigh* I’m just sayin’, use your powers for good instead of evil. Find a solution to world hunger, make anonymous donations to charities, or reroute traffic to eliminate gridlock and thereby minimize emissions and waste. See? So many opportunities to be a positive, productive member of society instead of a jackass. eesh!
Sources: Computerworld, Wikileaks, Lariaeditutti.org
