Ex-US Army soldier sentenced 70 months for hacking, extorting 10 tech firms

A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 70 months in prison for hacking and extorting at least 10 U.S. technology and telecommunications companies between April 2023 and December 2024. The case highlights insider threat and cybercrime by a military veteran, though details on the method and companies remain limited. It underscores the legal consequences of cyber extortion and the ongoing risk of such attacks.