Jesse William McGraw, a hacker who is also known as GhostExodus, admitted he intended to use the hospital’s computer system to launch DDoS attacks on rival hacker groups. Mr. McGraw’s hacker activities were discovered through YouTube videos, which showcased him detailing plans for his future attack.
In addition to his prison sentence, Mr. McGraw must pay $31,881.75 in restitution to the hospital groups affected by his activities, according to the news report.
Read the news report about Mr. Jesse William McGraw’s hacking activities at the Carrell Clinic.
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