An Illinois man received a 76-month prison sentence Tuesday for hacking over 750 women's Snapchat accounts and stealing intimate photos without consent.
The defendant was convicted of unauthorized computer access and theft of private imagery. He gained access to the accounts through phishing schemes and credential harvesting, then downloaded nude and sexually explicit photographs from victims' accounts.
The case represents a significant prosecution under federal cybercrime and privacy laws. Authorities identified the victim accounts across multiple states. The investigation revealed systematic targeting of women, with the defendant sharing stolen images on various online platforms.
In addition to the 76-month sentence, the court imposed three years of supervised release. The sentencing reflects growing judicial attention to cybercrime involving non-consensual intimate imagery. Federal prosecutors have escalated enforcement against hacking operations targeting social media accounts for sexual exploitation.
The case highlights persistent vulnerabilities in account security and the prevalence of coordinated attacks on messaging platforms. Law enforcement agencies continue investigating related incidents and identifying additional victims.
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