BOSTON – A Brockton man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with the August 2018 computer intrusion of a Massachusetts company.

Colby Anderson, 26, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young to four months in prison, four months of home confinement, and two years of supervised release.  The Court deferred ruling on restitution, pending further briefing. In May 2019, Anderson pleaded guilty to a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Anderson was charged in October 2018 and released on conditions.

In July 2018, Anderson was terminated from his position as a Network Operations Center Technician at Blueport Wireless, a high speed internet access provider. Following his termination, Anderson used his former colleagues’ account login information to delete approximately 120 customer configuration profiles, causing widespread internet service issues at customer facilities.

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Division, made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie A. Queenin of Lelling’s Cybercrimes Unit prosecuted the case.

BOSTON – A Brockton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with an August 2018 computer intrusion of a Massachusetts company.

Colby Anderson, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer without authorization. U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing for July 22, 2019. In October 2018, Anderson was arrested and charged by complaint; he was released on conditions.

In July 2018, Anderson was terminated from his position as a Network Operations Center Technician at Blueport Wireless, a high speed internet access provider. Following his termination, Anderson subsequently used his former colleagues’ account login information to delete approximately 120 customer configuration profiles, causing widespread internet service issues at customer facilities.

The charging statute provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Office made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie A. Queenin of Lelling’s Cybercrimes Unit is prosecuting the case.

BOSTON – A Brockton man was indicted today in federal court in Boston in connection with an August 2018 computer intrusion of a Massachusetts company.

Colby Anderson, 25, was indicted on one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer without authorization. In October 2018, Anderson was arrested and charged by complaint; he was released on conditions.

According to the charging documents, in July 2018, Anderson was terminated from his position as a Network Operations Center Technician at Blueport Wireless, a high speed internet access provider. Following his termination, Anderson subsequently used his former colleagues’ account login information to delete approximately 120 customer configuration profiles, causing widespread internet service issues at customer facilities.

The charging statute provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling; Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Office made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie A. Queenin of Lelling’s Cybercrimes Unit is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

BOSTON – A Brockton man was charged yesterday in connection with the August 2018 computer intrusion of a Massachusetts company.

Colby Anderson, 25, of Brockton, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer without authorization. Anderson was arrested yesterday and released on conditions following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston.

According to court documents, in July 2018, Anderson was terminated from his position as a Network Operations Center Technician at Blueport Wireless, a high speed internet access provider. Following his termination, Anderson subsequently used his former colleagues’ account login information to delete approximately 100-120 customer configuration profiles, causing widespread internet service issues at customer facilities.

The charging statute provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Harold H. Shaw, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Division made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mackenzie Queenin and David D’Addio of Lelling’s Cybercrime Unit are prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.