He was sentenced to five years, according toTimesLIVE.
After giving over the police docket to the suspect, De Bruin was arrested at his house.
The R5 000 was also found in his possession.
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The surge in the number of technology consumers has made organisations, companies and individuals more prone to cyber-attacks.
Cyber attacks are more likely to occur in SouthAfricathan any other African country.
Several companies have been in the recent past,Daily Maverickrecently reported.
Former South African Police Services officer Fredrick De Bruin was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption and defeating the ends of justice. Image: Roger SedresSource: Getty Images
In ransomware attacks, malware encrypts files on a rig or connection, making the system inoperable.
The people behind these types of cyberattacks typically demand a ransom in exchange for the release of data.
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Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.
She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.
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She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017.
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