Polo has had no indication of illegal access to the information, according to a spokeswoman, Nancy Murray.

"What does a Chironian computer print when you attempt illegal access?"

But illegal access to computer systems can compromise the privacy of millions of people.

Kerviel was formally charged on 28 January 2008 with abuse of confidence and illegal access to computers.

Many sites make money by selling illegal access to copyrighted works or by offering related advertising.

"That's odd," he said; "there was an attempted illegal access two days ago."

Jakobsson says he told Jodenius to reveal it to a reporter and stop the illegal access.

I'd understand a charge of illegal access or something, but I don't know if wiretapping is really the right charge here given the circumstances.

On August 27, 2005, a skydiver had jumped off one of the masts after gaining illegal access to it.

Dodds took her story to the media the next day, accusing Martel of slandering a medical professional and having illegal access to privileged information.