Cyber Crook Sentenced: Karma Comes Knocking for “Studmaster” as He Faces 10 Years in Prison!
Robert Purbeck, the so-called Studmaster, gets a decade-long timeout for hacking medical facilities in the US. This cybercrook, who had a knack for extortion, was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution. From targeting dentists to safe houses, his criminal resume was more extensive than a CVS receipt.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like the notorious “Studmaster” is finally trading his life of cybercrime for a decade-long stay at the Graybar Hotel. Maybe he can spend his time reflecting on how his dreams of being a digital-dentist menace went awry. Who knew hacking teeth could get you into such trouble?
Key Points:
- Serial cybercriminal Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years in prison for computer fraud and abuse.
- Purbeck extorted medical facilities and individuals, including dentists and orthodontists, causing significant financial damage.
- Ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution and will have three years of supervised release post-incarceration.
- His crimes impacted at least 19 victims, including a safe house for domestic violence victims.
- Seized devices from his home contained personal data of 132,000 people.
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