Brockton Man Charged with Computer Fraud and Abuse
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.
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.
Anderson was arrested in October 2018 and released on conditions. 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.
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.
Colby Anderson, 25, is facing one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer without authorization. The crime occurred in August 2018 in Massachusetts. Anderson was arrested in October 2018 and released on conditions. The sentence for this crime is up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
This case is part of the United States Attorney’s Office’s efforts to combat cybercrime in the region. It is a reminder that the consequences of computer fraud can be severe and that law enforcement will pursue those who commit these crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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