The Register: Nobody believes the ‘criminals and scumbags’ who hacked Canvas really deleted stolen student data. “‘We received digital confirmation of data destruction (shred logs),’ Instructure assured the nearly 9,000 affected universities and K-12 schools. ‘We have been informed that no Instructure customers will be extorted as a result of this incident, publicly or otherwise.’ Not a single […]

Contractor Convicted for Destroying Dozens of Federal Databases

A contractor's reckless actions led to the destruction of dozens of federal databases, showcasing a staggering disregard for the security and integrity of sensitive government information. After being terminated on February 18, 2025, the contractor and his twin brother intentionally caused chaos by accessing…

https://osintsights.com/contractor-convicted-for-destroying-dozens-of-federal-databases?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Mashable: New ransomware wipes every file larger than 128 KB. “The ransomware contains a critical coding flaw that permanently destroys any file larger than 128 kilobytes rather than encrypting it. That threshold is smaller than a typical email attachment, meaning virtually every file that would matter to a victim — databases, backups, virtual machine disks, documents, spreadsheets — is […]

VECT 2.0 Ransomware Exposes Flaw, Irreparably Destroys Large Files

Meet VECT 2.0, a malicious ransomware that doesn't just hold your files hostage - it destroys them, leaving you with no way to recover even if you pay up. This cunning malware wreaks havoc on large files across Windows, Linux, and ESXi hosts, causing irreversible damage.

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Degaussing, Wiping, Or Shredding: Which One Can Actually Guarantee Maximum Data Protection?

Compare degaussing, data wiping, and shredding to learn which method offers the strongest data protection and ensures complete, irreversible data destruction.

👉 Read more: https://ecsenvironment.stck.me/post/1583378/Degaussing-Wiping-Or-Shredding-Which-One-Can-Actually-Guarantee-Maximum-Data-Protection

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US Department of Justice: Two Virginia Men Arrested for Conspiring to Destroy Government Databases. “According to court documents, brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, both 34, of Alexandria, Virginia, were indicted on Nov. 13 for conspiring to delete databases used to store U.S. government information. Both men were federal contractors.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/07/us-department-of-justice-two-virginia-men-arrested-for-conspiring-to-destroy-government-databases/

TEAMGROUP T-CREATE EXPERT P35S Destroyed External SSD puts self-destruct storage into the hands of everyday users

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💣 Anubis ransomware just got deadlier—now equipped with a wiper module that destroys files beyond recovery, even if ransom is paid. No backups, no mercy.
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anubis-ransomware-adds-wiper-to-destroy-files-beyond-recovery/

🔐 What if ransomware encryption could help protect data instead of destroying it?

The SEER system uses ransomware-grade cryptography for secure file erasure—encrypting data, then wiping the keys to make recovery impossible.

Could this be the future of data deletion?

👉 Read more: https://blueheadline.com/cybersecurity/using-ransomware-to-destroy-data/

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