However, prosecutors say they will recommend he only get 18 months in exchange for a guilty plea.
The photos were spread widely on Web forums like Reddit and 4chan.
Collins is not charged with leaking the photos after taking them.
Lawless unauthorized access to such private information is a criminal offense.
Collins would send emails that seemed to be from Apple or Google, asking them to provide information.
When the victims responded, Collins accessed their accounts and obtained personal information, including nude photographs and videos.
source: www.techworm.net
