Texas developer convicted for sabotaging employer's network

Davis Lu, a software developer from Texas, was convicted of sabotaging his former employer's network. He faces up to 10 years in prison for creating a "kill switch" that locked out employees when his credentials were deactivated. Lu's actions followed a 2018 restructuring that reduced his responsibilities. After leaving the company in September 2019, the kill switch he implemented caused major disruptions for thousands of employees worldwide. The Justice Department reported that Lu's actions resulted in significant financial losses for the company. His sentencing is scheduled for June 23.