So Kevin Smith (warlock) knew Thomas Gabriel?? Minor Spoilers

Ok , so Farrell and McClane go see Freddy(warlock) and he explains who Thomas Gabriel is they then have him attempt a hack but he is caught.

Thomas Gabriel finds out and traces the signal and says "fat basterd"

He then breaks up the signal and contacts them and the first line out of his mouth is
"Freddy, what are you doing on my board??"

So Freddy knew him personally all along??