Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Summary
Nicholas Moore, a Maryland man, pleaded guilty to hacking into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials. He then posted victims’ personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment. Moore’s actions compromised the personal data of approximately 100,000 people.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious. Nicholas Moore’s hacking skills are impressive, but his Instagram posting skills are even more so. He managed to compromise 100,000 people’s personal data and then bragged about it online. Because what’s a hack without a little social media flair? He used stolen credentials, because who needs originality? The government networks he hacked into were likely just as secure as your average Instagram account.
Lesson Learned
If you’re going to hack into government networks, maybe don’t post about it on Instagram. Just a thought.
The Usual Suspects
Stolen credentials: the hacker’s best friend.
Government Networks: The New Frontier
Who needs fancy hacking tools when you can just use someone else’s login info?
Instagram: The Hacker’s Social Media Platform of Choice
Because what’s a hack without a little social media bragging rights?
