Supreme Court hacker sentenced to probation for system breach
Original: Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation
Why This Matters
Demonstrates ongoing security challenges facing critical government infrastructure systems
Nicholas Moore was sentenced to one year probation for hacking the US Supreme Court's electronic filing system, AmeriCorps, and Department of Veterans Affairs networks. He bragged about the breaches on Instagram account @ihackedthegovernment, posting victims' personal information.
Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court's electronic document filing system dozens of times over several months, along with breaching AmeriCorps and Department of Veterans Affairs systems. He used stolen victim credentials to access these government networks and posted personal information on his Instagram account @ihackedthegovernment. Moore originally faced up to one year in prison and $100,000 in fines, but prosecutors requested only probation. During Friday's sentencing hearing, Moore expressed remorse, stating 'I made a mistake. I am truly sorry. I respect laws, and I want to be a good citizen.' The case highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical government systems.