Former Contractors Accused of Wiping 96 U.S. Government Databases

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1. 04.12.2025 18:30 1 articles · 23h ago

   Former Contractors Charged with Wiping 96 U.S. Government Databases

   Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, former federal contractors, have been charged with conspiring to steal sensitive information and destroy government databases after being fired. The brothers allegedly deleted 96 databases containing U.S. government information, including Freedom of Information Act records and sensitive investigative documents. They also attempted to cover their tracks by wiping system logs and company laptops.

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• Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter were previously convicted in 2015 for hacking U.S. State Department systems and stealing personal information.

  First reported: 04.12.2025 18:30
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• Muneeb Akhter deleted approximately 96 databases in February 2025, including sensitive investigative documents from multiple federal agencies.

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• The brothers allegedly used commands to prevent others from modifying the databases before deletion and destroyed evidence of their activities.

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• Muneeb Akhter is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, theft of U.S. government records, and aggravated identity theft.

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• Sohaib Akhter is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and password trafficking.

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  • Contractors with hacking records accused of wiping 96 govt databases — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.12.2025 18:30