Security News > 2020 > March > California Man Gets Prison for Hacking Atlanta-Based Company
A California man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for hacking an Atlanta-based company and trying to extort money in exchange for the return of the company's intellectual property.
Kight accessed computer networks and servers of multiple companies and organizations in Georgia without authorization, prosecutors said.
When the company said it planned to contact law enforcement, Kight threatened to send letters that could harm its reputation to its clients and to disseminate the stolen data, prosecutors said.
The company contacted the FBI anyway, and investigators identified Kight.
"Kight's scheme against this company is unfortunately all too common and highlights the ever-growing need to remain vigilant in cybersecurity efforts", said Chris Hacker, who heads the FBI's Atlanta office.