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Data Analyst Sentenced for Extorting Employer in $2.5 Million Cyber Scheme

A 27-year-old data analyst turned cyber villain, threatening to spill sensitive salary info to the SEC unless his employer paid up - in a brazen $2.5 million extortion scheme that landed him in hot water. He made his demands in chilling messages, including one that read: We will commence the process of disseminating salary information starting January 1, 2024 in phases to all employees and will report you to the SEC after for not reporting the breach.

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Contractor Sentenced for Insider Attack on Brightly Software

A contractor's six-week extortion scheme against Brightly Software ended with a guilty verdict, after he threatened to expose sensitive payroll and personnel records unless he received a whopping $2.5 million - ultimately settling for a significantly smaller sum of $7,540.92. The 27-year-old data analyst had been quietly siphoning off corporate data from the Siemens-owned company's network for months.

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US Coast Guard Monitors Cyberattack Disrupting North Carolina Ports

A cyberattack brought North Carolina's ports to a grinding halt, forcing delays and manual processing at the Port of Wilmington, the Port of Morehead City, and the Charlotte Inland Port. The U.S. Coast Guard is now monitoring the situation and coordinating a response with partner agencies to get operations back on track.

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Cyberattack Disrupts North Carolina Ports Operations

A cyberattack has brought North Carolina's ports to a grinding halt, causing a systems-wide outage that has delayed operations and truckers at the Port of Wilmington, the Port of Morehead City, and the Charlotte Inland Port. Gates at all three locations are now back to a normal operating schedule, but the impact of the disruption is still being felt.

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Harrier jets lined up on tarmac at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Marine Corps Grounds Harrier After 40 Years of Service

As the Marine Corps bids farewell to its trusty Harrier jets after 40 years of service, the highly skilled aircrew and maintenance teams are already soaring to new heights with their expertise on the cutting-edge F-35B. The Harrier's final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was a nostalgic sendoff, marked by a thrilling flyover of five legendary jets.

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Harrier jump jet at a US military air station during a sunset ceremony with personnel and buildings in the background.

Harrier Jump Jets Exit Stage After Shaping US Military Aviation

The US Marine Corps bid farewell to the iconic Harrier 'jump jet' after an impressive five-decade run, marking the end of an era in military aviation. The legendary aircraft's journey from British design rooms to US flight lines is a testament to innovation and perseverance.

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AV-8B Harrier II jet parked on tarmac with military personnel nearby.

US Marine Corps Retires AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet

The US Marine Corps bid farewell to its iconic AV-8B Harrier II squadron, Marine Attack Squadron 223, in a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, marking the end of an era for the legendary jump jet. The Harrier's unique vertical takeoff and landing capabilities made it a staple of Marine aviation for decades.

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