Security experts have raised alarms about insider threats from disgruntled employees, highlighted by the recent case of a software developer, Davis Lu, who sabotaged his former employer Eaton Corp after feeling undervalued due to corporate changes. Lu created malicious software, including a 'kill switch', allowing him to disrupt company operations following his dismissal. This misconduct, which caused severe disruptions, revealed the potential risks of insider threats and emphasized the need for vigilance against such behaviors in corporate environments.
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a 'kill switch' to sabotage his former employer's networks.
Lu, who worked for power management company Eaton Corp, reportedly grew disgruntled at his employer after a corporate realignment "reduced his responsibilities", the DOJ said.
Courts heard how Lu conducted a campaign of internal sabotage on the company's networks, planting an array of malicious code and causing havoc for colleagues.
In a statement last month, DOJ officials said Lu named the malicious code using words such as 'Hakai' - the Japanese word for destruction, and 'HunShui', the Chinese word for lethargy.
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