Intel has launched a lawsuit against a former employee accused of committing an egregious act of corporate sabotage. According to Intel, the ex-employee, Jinfeng Luo, allegedly copied around 18,000 files from corporate servers before disappearing.
Intel filed the lawsuit in Seattle District Court, as reported by The Oregonian news outlet. The company claims that Luo was among those scheduled to be laid off by the end of 2025. He was reportedly informed of his termination on July 7, with his last day set for July 31.
Following the notification, Luo allegedly attempted to copy company data. Initially, he plugged an external drive into company hardware but was locked out by security. Approximately five days later, he is said to have successfully connected another storage device and copied around 18,000 files.
Intel alleges that some of the files Luo copied were labeled “top secret” or “confidential” company materials. This suspicious activity prompted an internal investigation. Despite Intel’s efforts to contact him at three separate listed addresses over several months, Luo has not been located, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
The lawsuit claims damages estimated at around $250,000, which Intel seeks should Luo be found. The case highlights serious concerns about data security and employee access during layoffs within major corporations.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146760/intel-intc-lawsuit-jinfeng-luo-files-stolen
