IT Worker Goes Rogue: Cyber Revenge Costs Former Employer £200,000!
An IT worker’s cyber-attack on his former employer cost them £200,000. Mohammed Umar Taj was sentenced to seven months in jail for an unauthorized act with intent to impair computer operations. A masterclass in “how not to quit your job,” Taj’s actions highlight the rising threat of insider cyber-attacks.
Hot Take:
When life gives you lemons, some folks just want to burn down the orchard. In the case of Mohammed Umar Taj, he decided that the best way to deal with his frustration was a cyber temper tantrum against his former employer. Who knew getting suspended could lead to an accidental crash course in digital sabotage?
Key Points:
- Mohammed Umar Taj was sentenced to seven months and 14 days for a cyber-attack on his former employer.
- The attack caused £200,000 ($274,000) in business losses and damaged the company’s reputation.
- Taj exploited privileged access to disrupt operations in the UK, Germany, and Bahrain.
- Insider threats are on the rise, with a significant percentage of employees taking data when leaving jobs.
- There’s an increasing threat from hostile states using insiders to penetrate companies.
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