Michael Scheuer, a former Disney employee, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for illicitly accessing the company's servers after his firing to alter restaurant menus. His actions, which included modifying allergen information and conducting denial-of-service attacks, posed serious risks to consumer safety and compromised the integrity of company operations. The court emphasized the potential dangers of his alterations, while Scheuer defended his actions as a plea for acknowledgment after experiencing anxiety and claiming wrongful termination. Ultimately, he was ordered to pay nearly $690,000 in fines for his crimes.
Having access to the company's menu system due to his position, Scheuer exploited that access post-termination to alter allergen information, which could mislead consumers.
After being let go, Scheuer misused shared login credentials to alter Disney's restaurant menus, threatening consumer safety and leading to criminal charges.
Scheuer’s defense claimed the menu changes were a cry for help regarding his wrongful termination, but prosecutors can demonstrate his intent to evade detection.
The court found that his actions endangered public health, as some menu changes could lead customers to unknowingly consume allergens, resulting in fines and imprisonment.
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