Illinois man admits to hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos

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Illinois man admits to hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos

Masslawyersweekly • February 5, 2026

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An Illinois man pleaded guilty to hacking Snapchat accounts of nearly 600 women using phishing schemes to steal and trade nude photos online.

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Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking Snapchat for Nude Photos An Illinois man pleaded guilty on February 4, 2026, to phishing the Snapchat access codes of nearly 600 women. He used these codes to hack into their accounts and steal private nude photos. This incident highlights the risks associated with social media account security and phishing attacks. 24 sources 34

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T1566 - Phishing