A former employee has been convicted for hacking into the till systems of two pubs he managed in East Sussex. James Murphy, previously the manager of The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Road, Laughton, and The Barley Mow Inn, Starrs Barn, was asked to leave his position in November 2022. Upon his departure, he threatened to interfere with the till systems of the pubs.
On December 2, 2022, at around 2am, the till systems of both pubs were remotely accessed. Prices of food and drink were removed, alterations were made to the pricing structure, and attempts were made to change the floor plans of the establishments. The disruptions caused significant operational issues, forcing the pub owner to bring in staff to rectify the problems and enable the pubs to reopen.
