Davis Lu, a 55-year-old ex-software developer, faces up to 10 years in prison for deploying malicious code intended to damage Eaton Corp.'s network after feeling disgruntled by a reduction in responsibilities during a corporate realignment. Since 2018, he uploaded various malicious codes, including destructive loops and a 'kill switch' designed to trigger global disruptions upon his termination. His actions allegedly resulted in losses amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars, showcasing premeditated intent to sabotage the company's operations.
A former software developer was convicted for deploying malicious code that disrupted his employer's network, leading to significant financial losses.
Davis Lu's sabotage of Eaton Corp.'s network stemmed from dissatisfaction with a corporate realignment that reduced his responsibilities.
Lu implemented malicious code, including a 'kill switch,' which disrupted operations globally upon his termination from Eaton Corp.
The DOJ reported that Lu's actions resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses to Eaton, demonstrating intent to damage company systems.
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