Hackers Dangers: Man Charged with Hacking Gas Company’s Computers
Shoemakersville, PA – Marc Fox, 44, was charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a computer, authorities said. The alleged hacking caused more than $5,000 in damage and threatened public safety.
According to the FBI, Fox sent unauthorized commands to a UGI Utilities, Inc. computer between September 11, 2015 and October 2, 2015. These commands allegedly changed passwords and permissions for certain accounts on the computer.
The FBI further alleges that Fox’s actions caused UGI’s emergency calls to be rerouted, thus delaying the response to these high priority calls. The Information alleges that Fox’s computer intrusions caused a threat to public safety.
UGI Utilities, Inc. supplies natural gas to customers in Pennsylvania. The company was not available for comment.
United States Attorney Zane David Memeger made the announcement. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Albert S. Glenn.
Marc Fox faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a possible fine, restitution to UGI, and a $100 special assessment if convicted.
An Information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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