Riviera Beach Ransom
How much ransom was paid to the hackers?
Almost $600,000 in Bitcoin.
How many different passwords and identities were found on Alex’s computer?
Over 750.
What is the “WannaCry” virus known to be?
It is known to be one of the worst instances of cybercrime yet.
What does a convicted felon loses the right to?
A convicted felon loses the right to vote, serve on a jury and run for office.
How is suffrage different from disfranchisement?
Suffrage is the prevention of a person exercising the right to vote in the U.S.A. Disfranchisement is the revocation of suffrage.
Why was the ransom paid?
To get back vital city data that was lost.
What was the estimated amount of money Alex made from money laundering and extortion crimes?
$50,000+
When did the “WannaCry” virus occur in and what did it attack?
It occurred in 2017 and attacked the UK’s NHS.
In order to get those rights restored,what must the person do?
The person must file an application for restoration of civil rights and be crime free for at least five years to be eligible for approval “without a hearing”.
What are the eight states in the U.S that do not allow felons to vote?
Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wyoming
How can the data get corrupted?
The hackers can put malware inside of it.
What did he use his many bots, which were under his control, for?
To launch several attacks against the likes of Google, Skype, and Pokemon.
How did the WannaCry virus affect hospitals in the UK?
Hospitals all over the UK were forced offline and had to operate off the grid for several days which caused widespread panic.
Based on the seriousness of the criminal offense, you must be crime-free for...?
Seven years and must be approved at a hearing.
What crimes do not allow ex-felons to vote under any circumstances?
Rape, murder, sexual assault, etc. are unacceptable.