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Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup

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Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup

A cybersecurity startup called IRIS C2 that claims to acquire zero-day exploits and offer million-dollar payouts is operated by Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, two convicted felons with a documented history of creating fake intelligence companies and spreading disinformation. The pair have faced multiple criminal convictions and civil judgments related to robocall schemes, telecommunications fraud, and civil rights violations. IRIS C2 is registered as a federal contractor but does not appear to be executing any direct government contracts.

Why it matters: Security researchers and potential employees should exercise extreme caution before engaging with IRIS C2, given the operators' criminal history and pattern of deception; organizations and government agencies should scrutinize any claims or contracts associated with this entity.

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