Kansas City Hacker’s Job Hunt Gone Wrong: From Cybersecurity Pitch to Potential Prison Time
Nicholas Michael Kloster, a Kansas City man, hacked organizations to market his cybersecurity services, even offering gym discounts and a name tag swap. His DIY hacking campaign led to a guilty plea and potential five-year prison sentence. Because nothing says “hire me” quite like a side of cybercrime!
Hot Take:
Ah, the age-old tale of the hacker who decided that the best way to drum up some business for his cybersecurity services was to, you know, hack his potential clients. It’s like trying to sell fire extinguishers by setting the building on fire and then offering to put it out. Bold strategy, Kloster. Let’s see if it pans out for him (Spoiler: It probably won’t).
Key Points:
- Nicholas Michael Kloster hacked multiple organizations to advertise his cybersecurity skills.
- He targeted a health club chain and a nonprofit, among others, in 2024.
- Kloster removed his photo from the gym’s database and reduced his own membership fee.
- He allegedly used stolen credit card information from a former employer.
- If convicted, Kloster faces up to five years in federal prison and a hefty fine.
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