Tennessee Man to Plead Guilty to Hacking U.S. Supreme Court Filing System

A Tennessee man is expected to plead guilty to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court's electronic document filing system multiple times between August and October 2023, raising concerns about the security of sensitive court documents. Nicholas Moore, 24, of Springfield, Tennessee, is scheduled to enter his plea via video link on Friday, according to TechCrunch.

Prosecutors allege that Moore intentionally accessed a computer without authorization on 25 different days, thereby obtaining information from a protected computer, according to a court document. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia brought the charges against Moore.

The repeated breaches, which occurred over several months, highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in U.S. court systems, despite recent efforts to bolster cybersecurity defenses following previous attacks, according to TechCrunch.

As of now, specific details regarding the information Moore accessed and the method he used to gain access remain undisclosed. A spokesperson for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia told TechCrunch that prosecutors are unable to provide further information at this time.

The case underscores the challenges faced by the U.S. court system in safeguarding sensitive electronic documents and maintaining the integrity of its digital infrastructure. The outcome of Moore's plea could have implications for future cybersecurity measures and protocols within the judicial branch.