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New Filing Says Supreme Court Hacker Also Breached AmeriCorps and VA, Posted Data on Instagram

He faces up to a year in prison, with sentencing set for April 17.

Overview

  • Nicholas Moore, 24, has pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic filing system.
  • A new court filing says he also accessed AmeriCorps and Department of Veterans Affairs systems using stolen credentials.
  • He published victims’ personal and health information to the Instagram account @ihackthegovernment, including filing records and a MyHealtheVet screenshot showing prescriptions.
  • The filing identifies victims by initials GS, SM, and HW and describes exposed data such as name, contact details, partial Social Security number, and service history.
  • According to the filing, the offense carries a maximum of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.