With the development of technology, the types of crimes also changed. Software, which is undoubtedly one of the most important areas of the world, can be used for very bad purposes. This type of software was usually designed by some companies. But now the situation has changed. The last example of this happened in Australia.
John Keen earned $400,000 with pirated software he created at the age of 15
Jacob Wayne John Keen, now 24 years old, has been running a mind-blowing business in Brisbane, Australia for years. Keen was making big money thanks to a pirated software he prepared at the age of 15. His last job, however, resulted in his capture.
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Keen designed an advanced hacking software known as a remote access trojan (RAT) that allows people to remotely take control of users’ victims’ computers. So much so that Keen sold this software to approximately 15,000 people in different parts of the world.
Pirate software called Imminent Monitor can use the camera of the installed computer or tablet, access the e-mails stored on the device and obtain many personal data. According to the Australian federal police, those who bought the software include people with records for many different crimes.
Keen, who was caught by the police, will appear in court in the coming days. However, the young man was not alone in committing this crime. His mother is also accused of arranging the proceeds. According to the police comment, criminals actually earn much more money than stated.