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Cybersecurity CEO Arrested for Alleged Hospital Malware Attack

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In a shocking twist, Jeffrey Bowie, CEO of an Edmond-based cybersecurity firm, has been arrested for allegedly hacking SSM St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City.

🗓️ Incident Date: August 6, 2024
📍 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
👨‍💻 Suspect: Jeffrey Bowie – CEO of a cybersecurity company
🖥️ Attack: Installed malware on a hospital computer
📷 Functionality: Took screenshots every 20 minutes, sent them to an external IP

🚪 Physical Access:
Entered hospital
Caught on camera trying multiple offices
Gained access to an employee-only machine
Claimed a family member was in surgery

Forensic Results:
Malware confirmed
No patient data was accessed

Charges:
2 counts under the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act
Arrested April 14 by Oklahoma City Police

Statement from SSM Health:
Precautions stopped the malware early. No patient data was compromised. They're working closely with law enforcement.

The fact that the suspect specializes in ethical hacking makes this case even more concerning.

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