Kentucky man's software could break into, steal from computers, federal indictment says

A federal grand jury has indicted a Central Kentucky man on charges that he conspired with others to use software to get unauthorized and undetected access to other people's computers and steal information.

The indictment against Colton Grubbs seeks a judgment of $134,131 that represents "the proceeds from the felony crimes." The government also seeks a total forfeiture of money and bitcoin valued at nearly $1 million.

The 10-count indictment includes charges of conspiracy to defraud; computer intrusion; obstruction of justice; money laundering affecting interstate or foreign commerce; and conspiracy of money laundering.

Grubbs, 21, is the owner and organizer of a company incorporated in 2016 called Luminosity Security Solutions LLC, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State. Grubbs developed LuminosityLink software that included features allowing the unauthorized access and control of other people's computers, according to the indictment.

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