Man, 21, Indicted on Hacking Charges
A former University of Texas student was indicted in Austin on charges he hacked into the school’s computer system and stole Social Security numbers and other personal information from more than 37,000 students and employees.
In a four-count indictment, Christopher Andrew Phillips, 21, was charged with fraud and storing credit card and bank account information with intent to defraud. He allegedly hacked into the system in February and March 2003.
Phillips told officials he had no intention of using the information to harm anyone.
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