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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Contractor Convicted for Destroying Dozens of Federal Databases

Contractor convicted of destroying federal databases, learn how this breach occurred and take steps to protect your organization's data security now.

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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 […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/mashable-new-ransomware-wipes-every-file-larger-than-128-kb/
Mashable: New ransomware wipes every file larger than 128 KB

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 encrypti…

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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.

https://osintsights.com/vect-20-ransomware-exposes-flaw-irreparably-destroys-large-files?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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VECT 2.0 Ransomware Exposes Flaw, Irreparably Destroys Large Files

Learn how VECT 2.0 ransomware destroys large files, leaving no recovery route, and protect your data now with expert insights and security measures.

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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

#Degaussing #Wiping #Shredding #DataProtection #DataSanitization #DataSecurity #DataDestruction #SecureData #EwasteManagement #ECSEnvironment #ECS

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/

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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.
#Ransomware 🐍 #DataDestruction 💥

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anubis-ransomware-adds-wiper-to-destroy-files-beyond-recovery/

Anubis ransomware adds wiper to destroy files beyond recovery

<The Anubis ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has added to its file-encrypting malware a wiper module that destroys targeted files, making recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid.

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🔐 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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🧠 Outsmarting Hackers: Using Ransomware To Destroy Data

Ransomware encryption reimagined: Discover how SEER flips hacker tools into unbreakable file destruction technology. Provable, practical, and powerful.

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The Trump admin is killing off the datasets that tell us what’s working and what’s broken — from maternal mortality and drug use to climate emissions and child welfare.

No data = no accountability. No measurement = no problem… right?

ProPublica lays it all out:
🔗 https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-doge-data-collection-hhs-epa-cdc-maternal-mortality

#DataDestruction #EvidenceMatters #ClimateCrisis #PublicHealth #ChildWelfare #FederalData #EJScreen #WISQARS #DataIsPower

Trump’s War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More

By slashing teams that gather critical data, the administration has left the federal government with no way of understanding if policies are working — and created a black hole of information whose consequences could ripple out for decades.

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