Core Points - The incident involving Jeffrey Bowie, CEO of cybersecurity firm Veritaco, has raised concerns about internal threats within the cybersecurity industry [1][4] - Bowie was arrested for allegedly installing malware on hospital computers, which could have compromised sensitive patient data [2][3][7] - The hospital staff's quick action prevented potential data breaches, and no patient data was reported as accessed [3][7] Incident Details - The event occurred on August 6, 2024, when a hospital employee noticed a suspicious man using a staff-only computer [2] - Upon investigation, it was revealed that Bowie had accessed multiple computers and installed malware that captured screenshots every 20 seconds [2][3] - The malware was designed to send captured images to an external IP address, raising serious privacy concerns [3] Company Background - Veritaco is described as a small cybersecurity company providing services in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and private intelligence, with a workforce of 2-10 employees [4] - Bowie presented himself as a professional focused on delivering top-notch cybersecurity services on his LinkedIn profile [4] Legal Proceedings - Bowie was charged with two counts of violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act, which could result in fines and imprisonment depending on the severity of the offense [7] - The law stipulates that unauthorized access to protected computers without significant damage can lead to misdemeanor charges, while severe cases may result in felony charges [7] Response from Jeffrey Bowie - Bowie publicly denied the allegations, claiming he was never arrested and that the reports were misleading [8][9] - He explained that the computers he accessed were not secured and that he used a PowerShell script to capture screenshots, which he argued was not malicious [9][10] - Bowie expressed confidence that the truth would eventually emerge, emphasizing his belief in due process [12]