Former Developer Davis Lu Sentenced to 4 Years for Sabotaging Employer's Systems
Former software developer Davis Lu, 55, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sabotaging his Ohio employer's systems. Lu's actions, which included introducing malicious code and deleting data, caused significant damage and losses. Anthony Davis Lu's actions began in 2018 following a realignment that reduced his role and access. He started by introducing malicious code that caused system crashes and prevented user logins. His most damaging move was implementing a 'kill switch' tied to his account, which locked out thousands of users worldwide when he was suspended in 2019. Lu's conviction revealed his thorough planning. He researched methods to evade detection and block recovery before being caught. His actions also included deleting coworker profile files and encrypted data, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. Davis Anthony Davis Lu was convicted of intentionally damaging protected computers while working as a software developer. His actions, which caused significant disruption and financial loss, have resulted in a four-year prison sentence.
