Marcus Hutchins

Marcus Hutchins is a British cybersecurity researcher known for halting the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017. By discovering a "kill switch" in the malware, he helped prevent further damage to hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. His action made him a hero in the cybersecurity community. However, in 2019, he faced legal troubles in the U.S. after being accused of creating and distributing banking malware prior to his ransomware work. Hutchins' story highlights the complexities of cybersecurity, where skilled individuals can have both positive and negative impacts depending on their actions and the circumstances surrounding them.