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Now the unfortunate burglar will have to answer for his actions to the fullest extent of the law.
Yesterday, August 20, in the American city of London, Kentucky, a 39-year-old resident of Somerset, Jesse Kipf, was sentenced to 81 months (6.75 years) in prison for computer fraud and identity theft. Kipf pleaded guilty to illegally gaining access to the Hawaii State Death Registration Computer System in January 2023.
Using the credentials of a doctor from another state, the defendant created a fictitious case about his death. After that, Kipf filled out a questionnaire for a death certificate and even digitally signed it by the same doctor in order to be registered as deceased in various government databases. One of the reasons for his actions was evasion of child support.
In addition, Kipf hacked into death registration systems in other states, and also penetrated the networks of private companies and government organizations. Using the stolen data, he tried to sell access to these networks on the dark web, which is often associated with illegal goods and services.
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Carlton Shier IV, called the scheme tactless and cynical, noting that such crimes underscore the importance of computer security. He also added that this case will be a warning to other cybercriminals.
Michael E. Stansbury, the FBI's special agent in Louisville, stressed that victims of identity theft can face lifelong consequences, and the FBI will prosecute those who commit such crimes.
Under federal law, Kipf is required to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison. After his release, he will be closely monitored for another three years. The damage caused to state and corporate computer systems, as well as unpaid alimony, amounted to almost 196 thousand dollars.
This case clearly demonstrates that attempts to evade responsibility by resorting to cybercrimes can lead to much more serious consequences than those that tech-savvy computer users usually try to avoid. The technologies used by attackers to deceive inevitably backfire, highlighting the importance of digital security and the need for strict measures to protect personal data.
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Yesterday, August 20, in the American city of London, Kentucky, a 39-year-old resident of Somerset, Jesse Kipf, was sentenced to 81 months (6.75 years) in prison for computer fraud and identity theft. Kipf pleaded guilty to illegally gaining access to the Hawaii State Death Registration Computer System in January 2023.
Using the credentials of a doctor from another state, the defendant created a fictitious case about his death. After that, Kipf filled out a questionnaire for a death certificate and even digitally signed it by the same doctor in order to be registered as deceased in various government databases. One of the reasons for his actions was evasion of child support.
In addition, Kipf hacked into death registration systems in other states, and also penetrated the networks of private companies and government organizations. Using the stolen data, he tried to sell access to these networks on the dark web, which is often associated with illegal goods and services.
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Carlton Shier IV, called the scheme tactless and cynical, noting that such crimes underscore the importance of computer security. He also added that this case will be a warning to other cybercriminals.
Michael E. Stansbury, the FBI's special agent in Louisville, stressed that victims of identity theft can face lifelong consequences, and the FBI will prosecute those who commit such crimes.
Under federal law, Kipf is required to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison. After his release, he will be closely monitored for another three years. The damage caused to state and corporate computer systems, as well as unpaid alimony, amounted to almost 196 thousand dollars.
This case clearly demonstrates that attempts to evade responsibility by resorting to cybercrimes can lead to much more serious consequences than those that tech-savvy computer users usually try to avoid. The technologies used by attackers to deceive inevitably backfire, highlighting the importance of digital security and the need for strict measures to protect personal data.
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