Ian N. Friedman Defends Client Against Claims of Transmitting Malicious Computer Code

Dec. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- Attorney Ian N. Friedman is representing a client who has been brought up on federal charges of transmitting and attempting to transmit computer codes, programs, or commands with the intent to cause damage to a protected computer in connection with their employment at Eaton Corporation.

The client was hired by Eaton Corporation as a contract financial analyst in November 2013. In April 2014, the defendant applied for full-time positions at the company and was turned down. The indictment states that on or around May 21, 2014, the defendant obtained access to the Eaton Corporation computer system and inserted malicious computer codes that would have deleted the data and files of six financial spreadsheets of Eaton Corporation. The existence of the code was discovered on May 23, 2014 after the defendant told a co-worker about its presence on the computers.

Prior to this accusation, the defendant has a spotless criminal record and has been a law-abiding and productive member of society. The defense was arrested on November 14, 2014, and released on a $20,000 bond. The pre-trial hearing will be held on January 5, 2015. The trial is set for January 12, 2015.

With the landscape of crimes changing due to the internet and advancements in technology, there has no doubt been a rise in these types of cybercrimes. As a Cleveland computer crimes attorney, Ian Friedman has been at the forefront of many new technology-based criminal cases like this one.

Attorney Ian N. Friedman’s awarded criminal defense practice is based in Cleveland, OH. The firm devotes a considerable number of resources to computer, internet, and cutting-edge technology defense. Attorney Friedman is a published author, sought-after speaker, and adjunct professor in technology defense, and Attorney Eric Nemecek is co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Cybercrimes Committee. As leaders in this emerging criminal field, their firm has received a number of recognitions for their work.

If you are interested in learning more about Ian N. Friedman, visit the firm’s website at www.iannfriedman.com.