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Hacker pleads guilty to breaching company networks to pitch his own services


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  • Kansas man hacked health club, nonprofit and former employer to promote his services
  • He claimed responsibility and offered remedial support
  • He could face up to five years in prison and more

A Kansas man has plead guilty to hacking multiple organizations only to promote his own cybersecurity services.

Nicholas Michael Kloster, a 32-year-old from Kansas City, was indicted in 2024 for breaching three organizations, including a health club and a Missouri nonprofit organization.

During the incident, Kloster emailed business owners claiming responsibility for the attacks, and offering consulting services to prevent future cyberattacks, and his fate will soon be determined.

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