Comment by Floegipoky

Setting aside the ethical aspects which others have covered pretty thoroughly, they may have violated 18 U.S.C. §1030(a)(5) or (b). This law is infamously broad and intent is easier to "prove" than most people think, but #notalawyer #notlegaladvice. Please don't misinterpret this as a suggestion that they should or should not be prosecuted.