In May 2008, Pacific Energy Resources, an oil platform operator, fell victim to a deliberate cyber attack targeting its SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system. The perpetrator, Mario Azar—a disgruntled former IT consultant for the company—exploited his retained access privileges after his contract termination on May 8. From his Southern California residence, Azar used multiple user accounts to tamper with the leak-detection system, compromising its integrity and availability. The attack disabled critical servers, forcing the shutdown of the leak detection infrastructure. The incident resulted in operational disruptions and financial losses amounting to thousands of dollars, primarily due to system downtime and potential safety risks from the impaired monitoring capabilities. While the attack did not directly cause environmental damage or data breaches, the temporary loss of control over a safety-critical system posed significant operational and reputational threats. The motive stemmed from Azar’s frustration over the company’s refusal to offer him permanent employment, highlighting the risks of insider threats in industrial control environments.