Matthew Weiss, former Co-Offensive Coordinator at the University of Michigan, has been indicted on 24 counts for unauthorized access to computer systems and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from allegations that between 2015 and 2023, Weiss accessed athlete databases from over 100 institutions and illegally obtained personal data of more than 150,000 individuals. This included hacking into accounts of over 2,000 student-athletes, allowing him to access sensitive information such as intimate photographs. Law enforcement officials emphasize determination to protect privacy in this extensive case.
Our office will move aggressively to prosecute computer hacking to protect the private accounts of our citizens, said Acting U.S. Attorney Julie Beck. We stand ready with our law enforcement partners to bring those who illegally invade the privacy of others to justice.
Today's indictment of Matthew Weiss underscores the commitment and meticulous investigative efforts of our law enforcement professionals, said Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan.
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