[Law] Former software dev faces up to 10 years behind bars for sabotaging employer’s systems

Summary: Davis Lu, a former software developer at Eaton Corporation, was found guilty of intentionally sabotaging the company’s computer systems after being demoted in 2018. He deployed custom malware and a “kill switch” that locked out thousands of employees, causing significant operational disruptions. Lu now faces a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years for his actions.

Affected: Eaton Corporation

Keypoints :

• Davis Lu was convicted for sabotaging Eaton’s computer systems post-demotion.
• He created malware that overloaded servers and introduced a “kill switch” to lock out users upon his termination.
• His actions critically disrupted operations, affecting thousands of employees and company functionality.