Suspended IT Worker Jailed for Network Sabotage
2025-07-02
A disgruntled IT worker, Mohammed Umar Taj, was sentenced to over seven months in prison for sabotaging his employer's network after being suspended. He altered login credentials and multi-factor authentication settings, locking out the company and its clients in Germany and Bahrain, causing an estimated £200,000 in damages. Police stated Taj sought revenge, causing international disruption. Ironically, he's currently listed as director of an electrical company. The case highlights the need for companies to swiftly revoke network access for suspended employees with privileged access.
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