Kansas City Man Indicted for Hacking Charges
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Kansas City man indicted for hacking to promote cybersecurity services. Nicholas Michael Kloster, 31, faces charges for allegedly breaching the computer networks of a health club and a nonprofit organization to market his cybersecurity expertise. The indictment details incidents from April and May 2024, where Kloster accessed sensitive systems, sent unsolicited emails to gym owners offering his services, and even manipulated his gym membership fee. He reportedly caused $5,000 in damages to the nonprofit after installing a VPN and changing passwords. Additionally, Kloster is accused of using stolen credit card information to buy hacking tools. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison, along with fines and restitution for the victims.