Jul 31, 2024 · Information Security

How a Disgruntled Engineer Deleted 180 Virtual Servers and Cost $670K

A former NCS employee in Singapore, disgruntled after being fired, repeatedly accessed the company's QA system without authorization, wrote scripts, and in March 2023 deleted 180 virtual servers, causing losses of over $670,000 and leading to his conviction for illegal computer access.

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How a Disgruntled Engineer Deleted 180 Virtual Servers and Cost $670K

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Jun 17, 2024 · Information Security

Disgruntled Former Employee Hacks Singapore IT Firm, Deletes 180 Virtual Servers, Highlighting Human Factors in Enterprise Security

A former NCS QA engineer in Singapore, feeling wronged after his dismissal, illegally accessed the company's internal systems, wrote malicious scripts, and deleted 180 virtual servers, causing $678,000 in losses and prompting security experts to stress the importance of account deactivation, continuous monitoring, and the impact of employee emotions on corporate security.

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Disgruntled Former Employee Hacks Singapore IT Firm, Deletes 180 Virtual Servers, Highlighting Human Factors in Enterprise Security