He broke the database of Finland's largest psychotherapy company (Vastaamo). We saw once again the well-known but neglected fact: It's not important how big your company is. You can be hacked if you didn't take the necessary countermeasures against cyber attacks.
Investigations found that the databases of the company were vulnerable and open to the internet without proper protections. Yes, it can sound unbelievable but there may be too many similar companies on the world.
It is also worth to mention that the boss of Vastaamo was convicted of failing to protect his customers' sensitive data. (3-month prison) The managers DO have to be aware of that they also have a responsibility to protect the data of their customers. Otherwise they can face a prison sentence.
"In terms of the number of victims, his trial was the biggest criminal case in Finnish history."
"He demanded a 400,000 Euro (£340,000) ransom from the company.
When it refused, he emailed thousands of patients asking for 200 Euros and threatening to publish their notes and personal details on the darknet which he did anyway in full."
"The boss of Vastaamo, Ville Tapio, was also convicted of failing to protect his customers' sensitive data.
Investigations found that the databases were vulnerable and open to the internet without proper protections.
He was given a suspended three-month prison sentence last year.
The company which was once a highly regarded and successful business in Finland collapsed after the hack."
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