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Former Gucci IT Worker Indicted on 50 Charges After $200K Hack

A disgruntled former employee caused significant damage to Gucci. Now, he faces 50 charges, including computer trespass and identity theft.

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Former Gucci IT Worker Indicted on 50 Charges After $200K Hack

A former IT worker for Gucci, Sam Chihlung Yin, has been indicted on 50 charges following a hacking incident that caused significant damage to the luxury fashion company. Yin, who used a fake account to access Gucci's virtual private network, has been accused of deleting virtual servers, taking down the company's email and document systems for a full day. The incident resulted in $200,000-worth of damage. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. commented on the case, stating that computer hacking poses a serious threat to corporate security. Yin, who once worked for Gucci, now faces 50 charges including computer trespass, identity theft, and unauthorized use of a computer. The extent of the damage and the seriousness of the charges highlight the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for businesses.

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