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Fired employee hacked into company's computer system and deleted servers, causing it to lose S$918,000
The 39-year-old man, who was "confused and upset" after being fired, deleted 180 virtual servers from NCS' computer system.
Fired employee hacked into company's computer system and deleted servers, causing it to lose S$918,000
Kandula Nagaraju leaving the State Courts on May 13, 2024. (Photo: TODAY/Ooi Boon Keong)
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11 Jun 2024 08:24PM (Updated: 11 Jun 2024 08:33PM)
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SINGAPORE: Upset that he was fired, an employee hacked into his former company's computer systems and deleted 180 virtual servers, costing them about S$918,000 (US$678,000).
Kandula Nagaraju, 39, was sentenced to two years and six months' jail on Monday (Jun 10) for one charge of unauthorised access to computer material. Another charge was taken into consideration for sentencing.
His contract with NCS was terminated in October 2022 due to poor work performance and his official last date of employment was Nov 16, 2022.
According to court documents, Kandula felt "confused and upset" when he was fired as he felt he had performed well and "made good contributions" to NCS during his employment.
After leaving NCS, he did not have another job in Singapore and returned to India.
WHAT HAPPENED
Between November 2021 and October 2022, Kandula was part of a 20-member team managing the quality assurance (QA) computer system at NCS.
NCS is a company that offers information communication and technology services. The system that Kandula's former team was managing was used to test new software and programs before launch.
It consisted of about 180 virtual servers, and no sensitive information was stored on them.
After Kandula's contract was terminated and he arrived back in India, he used his laptop to gain unauthorised access to the system using the administrator login credentials. He did so on six occasions between Jan 6 and Jan 17, 2023.
In February that year, Kandula returned to Singapore after finding a new job. He rented a room with a former NCS colleague and used his Wi-Fi network to access NCS' system once on Feb 23, 2023.
During the unauthorised access in those two months, he wrote some computer scripts to test if they could be used on the system to delete the servers.
In March 2023, he accessed NCS' QA system 13 times. On Mar 18 and 19, he ran a programmed script to delete 180 virtual servers in the system. His script was written such that it would delete the servers one at a time.
The following day, the NCS team realised the system was inaccessible and tried to troubleshoot, but to no avail. They discovered that the servers had been deleted.
On Apr 11, 2023, a police report was made and several IP addresses uncovered by internal investigations were handed over to the police.
Kandula's laptop was seized by the police and the script used to carry out the deletions was found on it.
Investigations revealed that he had searched on Google for scripts to delete virtual servers, which he then used to code the script.
At all times, he was aware after his employment with NCS ended that he was not authorised to access the system. As a result of his actions, NCS suffered a loss of S$917,832.p
Please be respectful guys. He was "confused and upset" very poor thing just let him off with a warning can le
serve them right for hiring cecas
:frown:
in before lock and ban
Quote from: default on Jun 11, 2024, 09:13 PMin before lock and ban
sure rock / bend / delete over there as if it never existed
:s13: :s13: :s13:
Thread still surviving over there. :s13:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/the-man-who-was-confused-and-upset-after-his-contract-was-terminated-by-ncs-deleted-180-virtual-servers-from-his-former-companys-computer-system.7037420/
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CheerS!!!😉
This thread is also alive-6 pages :s13:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/fired-employee-hacked-into-companys-computer-system-and-deleted-servers-causing-it-to-lose-s-918-000.7037414/
foreign scums, scums of society
power la.. ft :flash:
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CheerS!!!😉
chiu need to post this pic over there
:s13: :s13:
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this kind of news only can come here and comment......
ceca pride sia this guy..... so which uni is he from?
This is what happens when you hire fucking CECA snakes... :s22: :s22: :s22:
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Fired employee hacked into company's computer system and deleted servers, causing it to lose S$918,000
The 39-year-old man, who was "confused and upset" after being fired, deleted 180 virtual servers from NCS' computer system.
Fired employee hacked into company's computer system and deleted servers, causing it to lose S$918,000
Kandula Nagaraju leaving the State Courts on May 13, 2024. (Photo: TODAY/Ooi Boon Keong)
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SINGAPORE: Upset that he was fired, an employee hacked into his former company's computer systems and deleted 180 virtual servers, costing them about S$918,000 (US$678,000).
Kandula Nagaraju, 39, was sentenced to two years and six months' jail on Monday (Jun 10) for one charge of unauthorised access to computer material. Another charge was taken into consideration for sentencing.
His contract with NCS was terminated in October 2022 due to poor work performance and his official last date of employment was Nov 16, 2022.
According to court documents, Kandula felt "confused and upset" when he was fired as he felt he had performed well and "made good contributions" to NCS during his employment.
After leaving NCS, he did not have another job in Singapore and returned to India.
WHAT HAPPENED
Between November 2021 and October 2022, Kandula was part of a 20-member team managing the quality assurance (QA) computer system at NCS.
NCS is a company that offers information communication and technology services. The system that Kandula's former team was managing was used to test new software and programs before launch.
It consisted of about 180 virtual servers, and no sensitive information was stored on them.
After Kandula's contract was terminated and he arrived back in India, he used his laptop to gain unauthorised access to the system using the administrator login credentials. He did so on six occasions between Jan 6 and Jan 17, 2023.
In February that year, Kandula returned to Singapore after finding a new job. He rented a room with a former NCS colleague and used his Wi-Fi network to access NCS' system once on Feb 23, 2023.
During the unauthorised access in those two months, he wrote some computer scripts to test if they could be used on the system to delete the servers.
In March 2023, he accessed NCS' QA system 13 times. On Mar 18 and 19, he ran a programmed script to delete 180 virtual servers in the system. His script was written such that it would delete the servers one at a time.
The following day, the NCS team realised the system was inaccessible and tried to troubleshoot, but to no avail. They discovered that the servers had been deleted.
On Apr 11, 2023, a police report was made and several IP addresses uncovered by internal investigations were handed over to the police.
Kandula's laptop was seized by the police and the script used to carry out the deletions was found on it.
Investigations revealed that he had searched on Google for scripts to delete virtual servers, which he then used to code the script.
At all times, he was aware after his employment with NCS ended that he was not authorised to access the system. As a result of his actions, NCS suffered a loss of S$917,832.p
The fact he can easily hack in means sthg
He is sufficiently knowledgeable
Ncs security got sufficient loophole nv patch
180 servers means they nv continuous monitoring or zorgang that s why not found at first few moments but after 180 servers
If one server 100 tb ... how long does it Tk to delete one ?
I thought ncs is g linked ? Good siol all e gov linked stuff also anyhowly not protected
Delete jialat
If he hold ransom n ask for big $$ is wa piang eh
omg EDMW has changed... now the topic still there not locked
I was sharing on edmw that maybe it was a common admin ID and password cos there was no line "and he discovered he could still log on to the system"
Ok thread on edmw locked liao
Quote from: EDMW is a forum for Singaporeans to discuss various topics on Jun 11, 2024, 09:42 PMThread still surviving over there. :s13:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/the-man-who-was-confused-and-upset-after-his-contract-was-terminated-by-ncs-deleted-180-virtual-servers-from-his-former-companys-computer-system.7037420/
Thread deleted :s13:
Quote from: EDMW is a forum for Singaporeans to discuss various topics on Jun 11, 2024, 09:51 PMThis thread is also alive-6 pages :s13:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/fired-employee-hacked-into-companys-computer-system-and-deleted-servers-causing-it-to-lose-s-918-000.7037414/
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why the indian guy didn't run back to motherland after commit this funny crime?
now have to go jail for the stunt :spin:
Quote from: chainsawman on Jun 12, 2024, 10:13 AMwhy the indian guy didn't run back to motherland after commit this funny crime?
now have to go jail for the stunt :spin:
Because he thought he is well protected species..won't be punished for it.
CheerS!!!😉
chao ceca
like what ppl said, all these chao ah neh is damn buay gan one
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jun 11, 2024, 11:46 PMThe fact he can easily hack in means sthg
He is sufficiently knowledgeable
Ncs security got sufficient loophole nv patch
180 servers means they nv continuous monitoring or zorgang that s why not found at first few moments but after 180 servers
If one server 100 tb ... how long does it Tk to delete one ?
I thought ncs is g linked ? Good siol all e gov linked stuff also anyhowly not protected
Delete jialat
If he hold ransom n ask for big $$ is wa piang eh
Yes but the question is is 9% gst really enough? Ncs lost about $900k due to this. I really hope they will review the amount to be raised
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/is-it-a-hacking-incident-or-a-lapse.7037618/
Quote from: EDMW on Jun 12, 2024, 05:38 PMhttps://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/is-it-a-hacking-incident-or-a-lapse.7037618/
Ncs govt entity. Could do no wrong
Ceca talent!!
And why is ncs security so lax? Ex employee still able to log in...
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jun 12, 2024, 05:56 PMNcs govt entity. Could do no wrong
Ncs same as ihis aka synapxe, no blame culture
Know of ppl working in Ncs then jump over to synapxe and just cruise along nia
Quote from: peaceheart on Jun 12, 2024, 06:03 PMCeca talent!!
And why is ncs security so lax? Ex employee still able to log in...
How much his pay btw? Govt sign ceca to exploit these cheap labor?
Quote from: EDMW on Jun 11, 2024, 09:51 PMThis thread is also alive-6 pages :s13:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/fired-employee-hacked-into-companys-computer-system-and-deleted-servers-causing-it-to-lose-s-918-000.7037414/
thread oredi deleted over there :s13: :s13: :s13:
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jun 12, 2024, 03:29 PMYes but the question is is 9% gst really enough? Ncs lost about $900k due to this. I really hope they will review the amount to be raised
U hope they make it 10-20% or u hope they penalise this man more ?
Quote from: jim889 on Jun 12, 2024, 06:55 PMthread oredi deleted over there :s13: :s13: :s13:
Tioked shut can't reply alr liao
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jun 12, 2024, 07:08 PMTioked shut can't reply alr liao
bad prace.. dun allow ppl to talk freely
:frown:
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jun 12, 2024, 03:29 PMYes but the question is is 9% gst really enough? Ncs lost about $900k due to this. I really hope they will review the amount to be raised
there are 2 sides to this case
the criminal side is unauthorised access to computer material which is polis investigation and charged under COMPUTER MISUSE ACT.. which already dealt wiith.
as for the damages suffered by ncs, they can pursue the lost $$$ under the civil craim route.
ncs can consider launch civil craim against this snake for damanges however even if they win the case which they will likely win, the snake has no money to pay .. or can declare bankrupt and refuse to pay.
so the 900k will write off probably
:frown:
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jun 12, 2024, 07:07 PMU hope they make it 10-20% or u hope they penalise this man more ?
dun think man can afford to pay
:frown:
Quote from: jim889 on Jun 12, 2024, 07:18 PMthere are 2 sides to this case
the criminal side is unauthorised access to computer material which is polis investigation and charged under COMPUTER MISUSE ACT.. which already dealt wiith.
as for the damages suffered by ncs, they can pursue the lost $$$ under the civil craim route.
ncs can consider launch civil craim against this snake for damanges however even if they win the case which they will likely win, the snake has no money to pay .. or can declare bankrupt and refuse to pay.
so the 900k will write off probably
:frown:
Sg taxpayers pay :s27:
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jun 12, 2024, 07:07 PMU hope they make it 10-20% or u hope they penalise this man more ?
Recoup from gst!
so did he go jail ?
:frown:
Servers can cost so much meh?
Tiagong got data compromised leh but can't see report.
Quote from: Suntan on Jun 14, 2024, 11:57 AMServers can cost so much meh?
Tiagong got data compromised leh but can't see report.
tiagong is testing server maybe server deleted ncs unable to do jod. get sued for damages
:frown:
Quote from: jim889 on Jun 14, 2024, 12:06 PMtiagong is testing server maybe server deleted ncs unable to do jod. get sued for damages
:frown:
Ownself complacent ownself pay for being ignorant n complacent ... can Jail but risk our international ties w their country
N we tax payer feeding the jailbirds ok
no la one off incident, dont be xenophobic :s8: :s39:
Quote from: default on Jun 14, 2024, 01:24 PMno la one off incident, dont be xenophobic :s8: :s39:
do chiu think local will do that
:frown:
Quote from: jim889 on Jun 14, 2024, 02:28 PMdo chiu think local will do that
:frown:
Locals dont dare coz will be in same industry and dont want to risk jailtime
This idiot kena pok, managed to come back and still exacts revenge. Bloody stupid dont u think
Quote from: default on Jun 14, 2024, 02:36 PMLocals dont dare coz will be in same industry and dont want to risk jailtime
This idiot kena pok, managed to come back and still exacts revenge. Bloody stupid dont u think
that's the difference between ft and locals
:frown:
Quote from: default on Jun 14, 2024, 02:36 PMLocals dont dare coz will be in same industry and dont want to risk jailtime
This idiot kena pok, managed to come back and still exacts revenge. Bloody stupid dont u think
Not stupid. The biggest difference between him and sinkie is he has the village connections to land himself in another job even if he's caught. It's not like he's banned from entering sg. The 61% loves this. :frus:
Quote from: Eat-Drink-Man-Woman on Jun 14, 2024, 03:38 PMNot stupid. The biggest difference between him and sinkie is he has the village connections to land himself in another job even if he's caught. It's not like he's banned from entering sg. The 61% loves this. :frus:
it's stupid lor, he risked his future for the company that doesnt want him anymore
he already got a new job, just do well in it and maybe can even win NCS
he come back and revenge on his ex company........ im typing this not from pov of local vs foreigner
last time i kena pok from like 3 or more jobs before. so u can see i v beh kan
once is work for a stupid ang mor he let me scold until he keep drawing circles on a paper - they nv pok me just felt i wasnt suitable
once is work for a china company they put me on PIP... i cant rly sync with their work processes somehow.... a lot of disagreements, i left after that
then got once is buay gum with vietnam FT etc
got once is buay gum with a gang of char bor - the boss dont even know what reason to pok me. i did their work, was never late. just cant assimilate to their company culture
so i very more beh kan than
@Shiori or anyone u all might know
还不是刚刚好熬到现在
jiayou everyone
Quote from: default on Jun 14, 2024, 04:32 PMlast time i kena pok from like 3 or more jobs before. so u can see i v beh kan
once is work for a stupid ang mor he let me scold until he keep drawing circles on a paper - they nv pok me just felt i wasnt suitable
once is work for a china company they put me on PIP... i cant rly sync with their work processes somehow.... a lot of disagreements, i left after that
then got once is buay gum with vietnam FT etc
got once is buay gum with a gang of char bor - the boss dont even know what reason to pok me. i did their work, was never late. just cant assimilate to their company culture
so i very more beh kan than @Shiori or anyone u all might know
还不是刚刚好熬到现在
jiayou everyone
tio pokk gotch $$$ take?
:frown:
Quote from: jim889 on Jun 14, 2024, 04:54 PMtio pokk gotch $$$ take?
:frown:
no lor just say not suitable
Quote from: default on Jun 14, 2024, 06:20 PMno lor just say not suitable
means tio sack wor.. huai nose $$ take
:eek:
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/disgruntled-ex-employee-costs-company-over-600-000-after-he-deletes-all-180-of-its-test-servers-%E2%80%94-found-server-deletion-scripts-on-google.3846935/
Other countries pick up the news liao
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jun 14, 2024, 09:03 PMhttps://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/disgruntled-ex-employee-costs-company-over-600-000-after-he-deletes-all-180-of-its-test-servers-%E2%80%94-found-server-deletion-scripts-on-google.3846935/
Other countries pick up the news liao
someone over there said "That's what happens when you let foreign consultants work in your IT infrastructure."
:frown: