The internal services of the Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), were hacked by an Australian hacker, only 16 years old, who was able to access the multinational's data and transfer some files.
Inside the server 16's teen years downloaded about 90GB of data that would theoretically be stealthy, after discovering the invasion, Apple started a real hunt for the hacker, and although the boy used VPN servers and other tools to erase his tracks on the Internet , an important point was left behind by the hacker, the serial number of his MacBook, with this information Apple was able to trigger the FBI and the Australian federal police, which in turn went to the address of the young hacker and seized the computers used in the invasions, as well as the smartphone.
The name of the young hacker was not disclosed by anyone involved in the investigation, but what is known is that he is well known in the hacking community. When he was captured by the police, the boy assumed responsibility for the attack and according to his lawyer, he made the invasion for being a "big fan" of Apple, and hoped to attract the attention of the executives of the company, for who knows how to offer a job in the information security sector of the North American multinational
The minor will be present in court on 20 September.
