Feds arrest Michael Scheuer, ex-Disney employee, for changing menus

A former Walt Disney World employee, Michael Scheuer, faces federal charges for allegedly manipulating restaurant menus, including adding profanity, changing prices, and inputting false allergen information. Disney terminated Scheuer for misconduct, leading to a contentious firing that was not considered amicable. Scheuer, who had the responsibility of creating and publishing menus using Disney’s secure servers, is accused of conducting computer intrusions and denial-of-service attacks using his personal devices. The FBI searched Scheuer’s home, where he expressed surprise and claimed Disney was framing him. He admitted to using his personal computer to carry out activities related to Disney but denied certain allegations. Scheuer, who reportedly struggled with mental health issues, remains in federal custody awaiting a bond hearing. His attorney stated that no one was harmed by the menu alterations and emphasized Scheuer’s disability that affected his employment at Disney. The case highlights the potential dangers of a terminated employee’s misuse of their access and knowledge to cause harm or disrupt operations. Disney confirmed the intrusions on July 9 and the FBI has seized computers from Scheuer’s home that were used in the cyber incidents. The case raises questions around employee accountability, cybersecurity measures, and the potential consequences of internal threats to a company’s operations.

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