Summary: Former NFL and University of Michigan coach Matt Weiss has been indicted for hacking into the accounts of thousands of college athletes to seek intimate photographs and videos. Weiss faces multiple charges, including unauthorized computer access and identity theft, after accessing sensitive personal information of over 150,000 athletes from various institutions. The indictment details how he targeted female athletes, keeping meticulous notes on his illicit activities.
Affected: College athletes and affiliated organizations
Keypoints :
- Weiss hacked into the computer accounts of over 2,000 athletes, aiming primarily at female college athletes.
- He was charged with 14 counts of unauthorized computer access and 10 counts of identity theft in connection to his actions.
- The investigation revealed Weiss had gained access to sensitive personal data from more than 100 colleges via a third-party vendor.