get the ip address of the hacker, backtrace it. I know it is a stupid long shot, but until we start hammering crimes like this, it will continue to be an 'acceptable' juvenile prank.

why are the police not involved? Is this not the equivalent of burning down a part of his house? all that data lost. I'm sorry but if there is not a law for this there needs to be. This really isn't funny, it isn't acceptable, it isn't a "first world problem." This is a form of robbery / assault.

I actually do the carpool thing with my wife of all people. Sure I drive about 20 min. more a day, but the extra hour we get together is well worth it.