He is now pleading guilty to multiple computer hacking charges.
His actions came to the notice of authorities after the second incident.
Apple then contacted the FBI who in turn contacted the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
This offending started when my client was 13 years of age, a very young age, he said.
The court also heard the boy had been motivated by his desire to secure a job with Apple.
The teenager faced the Adelaide Youth Court and pleaded guilty to several counts of unauthorized modification of data.
No conviction was recorded.
Even the teenagers accomplice was spared a conviction when dealt with through the Childrens Court of Victoria.
source: www.techworm.net