The logic bombs ensured that the programs would malfunction after the expiration of a certain date.

The logic bombs would go off every few years after a certain date and crash the files.

Every time the scripts would crash, the company would call Tinley to fix the glitch for a fee.

Programmer Uses “Logic Bomb” To Trick Company Into Rehiring Him, Gets 10 Years In Jail

However, prosecutors argued that the act should still be considered a felony.

Further, such conduct did cause loss to Siemens of more than $5,000 during a one-year period.

The contractors sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 8, 2019.

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