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Back to EpisodesHackers Target Lawmaker, Expose Irony in Cybersecurity Role
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Cybersecurity expert Rick Burns becomes a ransomware victim, with hackers demanding bitcoin and releasing private photos after his family refuses to pay. Premier Tim Houston condemns the attack, highlighting the growing threat of ransomware and its impact on democracy and families. Police investigate, as these extortion schemes pose a real danger to public officials and their loved ones.
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