Cybersecurity Fail: Kansas Man Hacks for Job Offers, Lands in Jail Instead
Kansas City man, Nicholas Michael Kloster, tried to drum up business by hacking organizations to advertise his cybersecurity services. His bold, if not overly sophisticated, tactics included reducing his gym membership fee to $1. He now faces up to five years in prison for his unconventional marketing strategy.
Hot Take:
When your marketing strategy involves committing cyber crimes to promote your cybersecurity services, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your business plan. Nicholas Michael Kloster’s approach to advertising was less about innovation and more about “hacking” his way into infamy. Perhaps he misread the term “penetration testing” as “penetrate and test patience.” One thing’s for sure, he definitely took the “bold” in “bold strategies” a bit too literally!
Key Points:
- Nicholas Michael Kloster hacked into systems of organizations to advertise his cybersecurity services.
- His hacking methods were described as bold but not sophisticated.
- He manipulated gym membership fees and accessed security cameras.
- Kloster also tampered with a non-profit’s computer systems for future access.
- He faces up to five years in prison and a hefty fine.