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Twin brothers wipe 96 gov't databases minutes after being fired

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Feed Name: Ars Technica Security

Threat Score
55/100

Date Published: 2026-05-12

Date Updated: 2026-05-12

Author: Nate Anderson

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Two employees (brothers) deliberately destroyed company systems by wiping databases and event logs and reinstalling operating systems to hide evidence; they discussed possible extortion but did not appear to successfully execute it. Authorities later raided a residence, seized equipment and firearms, and both men were eventually arrested and charged — one pleaded guilty and the other was convicted of conspiracy to commit computer fraud, password trafficking, and related offenses.

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