Brightly Software Contractor Sentenced to Two Years for Insider Extortion
Summary
Former Brightly Software contractor Cameron Nicholas Curry was sentenced to two years for stealing employee and compensation data, threatening disclosure and extorting $7,540.92 after demanding $2.5 million. The FBI identified him through operational security mistakes.
Key points
- Cameron Nicholas Curry, a former Brightly Software data analyst contractor, was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of six extortion counts.
- Prosecutors said Curry used his network access to steal corporate data, including employee personally identifiable information and compensation data.
- He sent more than 60 threatening emails demanding payment to prevent disclosure or destruction of the data.
- Curry ultimately extorted $7,540.92, far below his $2.5 million demand.
- The FBI identified Curry after operational security mistakes connected him to the ransom account, including the use of debit cards belonging to family members.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Insider data theft and extortion, followed by a criminal conviction and sentencing.
- Impact
- Cameron Nicholas Curry stole sensitive employee and compensation data from Brightly Software and used it to threaten employees and executives in more than 60 emails. He demanded approximately $2.5 million and ultimately obtained $7,540.92. The stolen data included personally identifiable information. Curry was sentenced to two years in prison and one year of supervised release.