Bleepingcomputer Tech Contractor Sentenced for Insider Data Theft and Extortion Scheme
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- •Cameron Curry was sentenced to two years for extorting Brightly Software after stealing data.
- •He demanded $2.5 million but ultimately received $7,540.92 in Bitcoin.
- •The incident involved over 60 threatening emails sent to Brightly employees.
Cameron Nicholas Curry, a former data analyst contractor for Brightly Software, was sentenced to two years in prison for an insider attack that occurred between late 2023 and early 2024. Curry stole sensitive corporate data, including payroll information, and attempted to extort the company for $2.5 million. After his contract ended on December 10, 2023, he sent over 60 threatening emails to Brightly employees, demanding ransom in cryptocurrency and warning of potential leaks. Ultimately, the company paid $7,540.92 in Bitcoin to Curry. The FBI arrested him after tracing the ransom payments to his personal accounts. This incident highlights the risks associated with granting contractors access to sensitive data. Brightly Software, which has over 700 employees, cooperated fully with law enforcement during the investigation.
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