Ex-Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Malware Attack on Company
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A software developer named Davis Lu was sentenced to four years in prison for creating malware that sabotaged his employer's systems after being demoted, including a 'kill switch' that locked out all users, causing significant financial damage. The case highlights the risks of insider threats and the importance of cybersecurity measures.
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