Michael Scheuer, a former Walt Disney World employee, was sentenced to three years in prison for hacking into restaurant menus and making inappropriate alterations, including changing prices, adding profanity, and altering allergen listings. Although none of these changes reached the public, including potentially harmful misinformation about allergens, he pled guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft. He must also pay restitution of about $690,000. The incident followed a workplace altercation shortly after Scheuer's return from paternity leave, leading to his suspension.
Michael Scheuer of Winter Garden, Fla., received a three-year prison sentence for hacking into Disney restaurant menus, impacting food allergen safety, though changes weren’t publicly visible.
Mr. Scheuer, who was sentenced after pleading guilty to computer fraud and identity theft, faces significant restitution payments totaling approximately $690,000 to Disney and a software company.
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