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To beat cybercriminals, this Young Rich Lister hired the first one

Michael Bailey
Michael BaileyRich List co-editor

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Kevin Gosschalk wants to make cybercriminals give up their day jobs, so occasionally he hires them.

“Yes these people are doing the wrong thing, but they are a force of nature,” the 33-year-old says of the nefarious netizens he battles at his Arkose Labs, whose success has won him a place on the Financial Review Young Rich List, with an estimated wealth of $137 million.

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Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au

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