Tiina Parikka

Tiina Parikka is a Finnish headteacher who gained public attention after becoming one of the victims of a major cybercrime incident involving Vastaamo, a psychotherapy clinic. In October 2020, she received a ransom email threatening to expose her sensitive therapy notes unless she paid in bitcoin. Parikka, who had relied on therapy to cope with personal struggles, including raising children with disabilities and navigating a difficult divorce, felt a profound sense of violation and fear upon receiving the email. Her experience highlights the devastating impact of the data breach on vulnerable individuals and has made her a prominent voice among the 33,000 victims seeking justice.