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Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files Over 131KB on Windows, Linux, ESXi

VECT 2.0 acts as a wiper, permanently destroying files instead of encrypting them, making recovery impossible even for victims who pay the ransom.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Self-destructing portable SSD built to torch sensitive data

A portable USB SSD includes a two-step self-destruct switch that permanently destroys the NAND chip and renders the drive unusable.
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