'Crazy' man cuffed for plotting cyber extortion sc
'Crazy' man cuffed for plotting cyber extortion scheme
'Crazy' man cuffed for plotting cyber extortion scheme
A California man was charged with extortion after he allegedly
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Anthony Digati, 52, of Chino, California, was arrested and charged with a single felony count of extortion through interstate communications, according to federal prosecutors in Manhattan. In a series of emails and web postings, he allegedly warned employees, executives and a board member of the insurance company their reputation would be ruined if his demand for $198,303.88 wasn't met.
"I am going to drag your company name and reputation, through the muddiest waters imaginable," Digati, a former registered agent and manager at the company, wrote in an online tirade. "This will cost you millions in lost revenues,samurai swords, trust and credibility not to mention the advertising you christmas giftwill be buying to counter mine. Sad thing is it's almost free for me."
The allegations, contained in court documents unsealed Monday, offer a glimpse into the capabilities of modern-day blackmailers, who with a few keystrokes can send missives to millions of people. Over the past decade, cyber extortion has become more and more common, as criminals threaten to attack websites and malign the images of companies or individuals unless ransoms are paid.
According to prosecutors, Digati threatened to spam more than 6 million people with links to a website that was highly critical of the various financial products offered by the insurance company. Digati also allegedly described himself as a "huge social networker"
#x who would use his contacts to sendchristmas gift more than 200,000 people messages "slamming your integrity and directing them to this website within days".
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