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Illinois Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Hacking 517 Snapchat Accounts, Stealing and Selling Intimate Photos of Women

Jul 22, 2026 · 01:05 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Illinois Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Hacking 517 Snapchat Accounts, Stealing and Selling Intimate Photos of Women

An Illinois man was sentenced for hacking more than 500 women's Snapchat accounts through a phishing scheme.

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A hacker broke into over 500 Snapchat accounts and stole private photos. This shows why companies need strong security to protect user data, which matters when you think about whether a company keeps people safe.

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