Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the case of Davis Lu, who was sentenced to 4 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release for intentionally damaging protected computers at his former employer, Eaton Corp. The case highlights the severe consequences of insider threats in the corporate environment [1][9]. Group 1: Incident Overview - Davis Lu, a former employee of Eaton Corp, was found guilty of "intentional damage to protected computers" after he planted malicious code in the company's systems [3][9]. - The malicious code included a termination switch named "IsDLEnabledinAD," which locked out thousands of users from the network when Lu's access was revoked [5][6]. Group 2: Impact on the Company - The malicious actions led to significant operational disruptions at Eaton Corp, resulting in substantial costs for the company to restore normal network operations [8][9]. - The U.S. Department of Justice indicated that Lu's actions caused the company to incur losses amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars [8]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings - Lu's request for a retrial was denied by the court, which upheld the original verdict based on the evidence presented during the trial [9]. - The final judgment included a prison sentence of 4 years, followed by 3 years of supervised release, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions and their impact on his career and personal life [9][10].