Ex-Michigan Coach Matt Weiss Indicted for Hacking, Identity Theft

Former University of Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been indicted on 24 counts, including unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft, after allegedly hacking into the accounts of thousands of college athletes. The indictment reveals that Weiss targeted primarily female athletes, accessing personal information and intimate photos from more than 150,000 individuals across over 100 universities from 2015 to 2023. He is accused of exploiting a third-party vendor's database and using compromised passwords to infiltrate social media, email, and cloud storage accounts. Weiss reportedly kept detailed notes on the athletes, including comments on their bodies and sexual preferences. Following an investigation, he was placed on administrative leave in January 2023 and subsequently fired for failing to cooperate. If convicted, Weiss faces significant prison time, with up to five years for each computer access charge and two years for each identity theft charge.