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Man posing as cybersecurity engineer exposed for doxxing women
Original: This self-described "cybersecurity engineer" managed to trick women into providing their personal info, which he then po
A self-described cybersecurity engineer has been arrested after tricking women into handing over personal information, which he then published online. The case is drawing attention in information security circles, with commenters noting that a booking photo released last week is hardly the image the profession wants, and highlighting the harm caused by online harassment and data misuse against women.
Why now: The arrest of someone claiming to be a security professional who instead doxxed women is ironic and alarming to the infosec community.
cybersecurity engineer (unidentified suspect)
Evidence
- This self-described "cybersecurity engineer" managed to trick women into providing their personal info, which he then posted online. A booking photo of him last week is probably not the image cybersecurity folks welcome. I really didn't know how to write alt-text for this one,… · PogoWasRight@infosec.exchange · 3
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