Singer Adele
is the newest high profile victim of photo hacking after private photos
of her were reportedly stolen and posted to a fan page on Facebook.According to The Sun, a British newspaper, the leak includes extremely personal pictures that were taken during the singer's pregnancy and an ultrasound scan and newborn photos of her son Angelo, who is now 3 years old.
The Sun claims that the photos were obtained from the email of Adele’s boyfriend, Simon Konecki.
The
singer is known for keeping her personal life and family matters out of
the spotlight. She successfully battled paparazzi in 2014 over photos
they had taken of Angelo.
The Sun also reported that one of Adele's fans came across the images and alerted the singer’s management team.Adele's Pregnancy Photos, Images of Son Reportedly Hacked and Shared (ABC News)
Adele Explains What Went Wrong in Her Grammys Performance FBI Is 'Addressing' Massive Celebrity Photo Hack."I was appalled and upset for Adele when I saw the pictures. They are really private and should not be passed around," the fan said, according to The Sun.Adele is not the first celebrity to be targeted by hackers. A major hack of more than 100 celebrities in 2014 led to the release of racy photos, including of actress Jennifer Lawrence and model Kate Upton.
The FBI is still investigating that case, but one man, Ryan Collins, has pleaded guilty to a felony violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. He faces between 18 months and five years behind bars when he's sentenced.
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