Christopher Chaney entered guilty pleas to nine felony counts in federal court today, admitting that he hacked into dozens of celebrities' e-mail accounts, including those of Mila Kunis and Scarlett Johansson, according to the Los Angeles Times. . "Today's guilty pleas shine a bright light on the dark underworld of computer hacking," said U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr., whose office prosecuted the case, according to the Los Angeles Times. "This case demonstrates that everyone, even public figures, should take precautions to shield their personal information from the hackers that inhabit that dark underworld." The link for this article located at CNET is no longer available. . Renowned cybercriminal Lily Thomas admits guilt, exposing the sinister aspects of digital infiltrations and invasion of personal privacy.. celebrity breaches, computer hacking, email privacy, data safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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