**Man to Plead Guilty to Hacking US Supreme Court Filing System**

A 24-year-old man from Springfield, Tennessee, is expected to plead guilty to hacking into the U.S. Supreme Court's electronic document filing system dozens of times over several months.

Nicholas Moore, a resident of Springfield, allegedly accessed the court's system on 25 different days between August and October 2023, according to a court document obtained by TechCrunch. Prosecutors claim that Moore "intentionally accessed a computer without authorization on 25 different days and thereby obtained information from a protected computer."

The exact details of what information was accessed or how it was accessed have not been made public at this time. Moore's lawyer, Eugene Ohm, did not respond to an email seeking comment, while spokespeople for the U.S. Department of Justice declined to provide further information about the case.

This is one of several instances in recent years where hackers have compromised U.S. court systems. In August, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reported that it had strengthened its cybersecurity defenses following a cyberattack on its electronic court records system, which was attributed to Russian government-backed hackers.

Court Watch's Seamus Hughes, a researcher and journalist who monitors court documents, first spotted the case. TechCrunch spoke with Hughes about the incident, but he declined to comment further.

While Moore is set to plead guilty in court by video link on Friday, it remains unclear what penalties he may face or how his actions will impact the U.S. Supreme Court's cybersecurity efforts going forward.

**A Growing Concern: Cybersecurity Threats to US Court Systems**

The incident highlights a growing concern about the vulnerability of US court systems to cyber threats. As the nation's highest court, the U.S. Supreme Court handles sensitive information and documents, making it a prime target for hackers.

Recent high-profile breaches have prompted calls for increased cybersecurity measures within the federal judiciary. In 2022, a breach of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts' electronic court records system compromised sensitive information about litigants, lawyers, and court staff.

The incident also raises questions about the efficacy of existing cybersecurity protocols in place to protect US court systems from hacking attempts.

**The Case Against Nicholas Moore**

Nicholas Moore is scheduled to plead guilty in a Washington D.C. courtroom by video link on Friday. While details about his alleged actions remain limited, it's clear that he faces serious charges related to unauthorized access to the U.S. Supreme Court's electronic document filing system.

Prosecutors will likely present evidence of Moore's hacking attempts and argue for a suitable sentence. However, without more information about the case, it remains unclear what the full extent of Moore's alleged crimes may be.

**Stay Ahead of the Curve: Cybersecurity Threats to US Court Systems**

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