Mohammed Umar Taj, an IT worker, was jailed for causing £200,000 in damages due to his unauthorized access and manipulation of company systems. Suspended in July 2022, he acted within hours of his suspension by altering login credentials and multi-factor authentication, which disrupted daily operations and affected clients globally. Investigative efforts by police led to critical evidence through recorded discussions of his actions. He received a sentence of seven months and 14 days for his cyber crimes. Authorities stress the importance of robust network security to mitigate insider threats.
"Taj set out to get revenge on his employer following his suspension from work. He did so by targeting their IT system, which he had privileged access to. By doing this he created a ripple effect of disruption far beyond the shores of the UK."
"Protecting your network prevents data loss and costly cyber attacks. It also maintains trust with clients and stakeholders. We urge all businesses to look at their network security."
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