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Former Disney worker sentenced to 3 years for hacking into park menus, changing allergen information

  • Michael Scheuer, a former Walt Disney World employee, was sentenced to three years in prison for hacking into the company's menu system and altering data related to allergenic ingredients, posing potential health risks.
  • During sentencing, U.S. District Judge Julie Sneed ordered Scheuer to pay restitution of about $687,776.50 to Disney, noting that his actions caused significant harm but acknowledging his remorse as a factor in the reduced sentence.
  • Disney reported the hacking to the FBI, leading to Scheuer's arrest and guilty plea on charges of computer fraud and aggravated identity theft.
  • Prosecutors sought a longer sentence of 70 months, but defense attorney David Haas stated that Scheuer showed regret for his actions.
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WKMG broke the news in Orlando, United States on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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