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Developer sentenced to prison for activating “kill switch” to avenge his firing

Disgruntled developer was caught after naming the “kill switch” after himself.

As a result of his conduct, his family’s finances have been devastated," Lu's sentencing memo read. The DOJ noted that in addition to sabotaging the network, Lu also worked to cover up his crimes, possibly hoping his technical savvy would help him evade consequences. "The Criminal Division is committed to identifying and prosecuting those who attack US companies whether from within or without, to hold them responsible for their actions."

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