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Van Nuys Man Facing Computer Spyware Charge Expected to Plead Guilty

Van Nuys Man Facing Computer Spyware Charge Expected to Plead Guilty

A man from Van Nuys is expected to plead guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for advertising and selling malware that allowed buyers to access and control computers, stealing victims’ personal information. Edmond Chakhmakhchyan, 25, allegedly worked with a malware creator to market the Hive remote access trojan on the Hack Forums website. The indictment suggests that Chakhmakhchyan could face up to five years in prison.

Source: mynewsla.com –

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