Attempt to spy on worker at Akron hospital backfires; Man faces prison for e-mail infected with spyw

[Algorem]

Source: plain dealer

Attempt to spy on worker at Akron hospital backfires; Man faces prison for e-mail infected with spyware
By Peter Krouse, The Plain Dealer
December 20, 2009, 10:56AM


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The spyware, legally purchased on the Internet, was designed to capture e-mails and screen shots from the infected computer and forward them to a stealth e-mail account Graham could peruse without anyone knowing.

But Graham got more than he expected when the woman, an employee of Akron Children's Hospital, opened the e-mail attachment on her work computer instead of her personal computer as Graham had figured.

Graham was soon receiving hospital files, including more than 1,000 screen views, most containing confidential information about medical procedures and diagnostic notes for specific patients. He also received personal e-mail and financial records of four hospital employees...


The FBI was contacted and Graham ultimately pleaded guilty to a felony, intercepting electronic communications, in U.S. District Court. He faces possible prison time when sentenced early next year, although probation is also possible...



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[Warpy]

1. Interesting story, here's the link to it

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/172185/misdirected_spyware_infects_ohio_hospital.html

It also explains why this was such a huge deal. Fortunately, he was only interested in her sex life so no one else was harmed.

[Arctic Dave]

2. Only the FBI can open peoples mail without their knowledge.

Don't cut in on their action or face the penalties.

[upstandingcitizens]

3. Oooooops

:spank: