He would now be sentenced up to five years in prison when it is announced in June.
According the the police statement, Helton targeted Hollywood stars using social engineering.
The case though similar to theCelebgate or Fappeningwhich rocked Hollywood in September, 2014 differs in many respects.
In Heltons case, the Department of Justice is not naming the Hollywood stars he managed to hack.
We dont give out names of victims, Mrozek said.
Apple had referred this case to FBI, like Celebgate, once it was reported.
This insidious crime has distressed scores of average individuals, as well as celebrity victims.
source: www.techworm.net