Brothers Accused of Wiping Government Databases After Firing Use AI Tool

Breaking News: Sibling Contractors Accused of Wiping Gov Databases After Being Fired Federal prosecutors announced on Thursday that Muneeb Akhter and Sohaib Akhter, 34-year-old brothers from Alexandria, Virginia, have been charged with deleting databases and documents from three government agencies just minutes after being fired from their contractor jobs. The Department of Justice revealed that the men, who were working for a software and services company in Washington, DC, that provides services to 45 US agencies, allegedly began their crimes at 4:55 pm on February 18. According to an indictment unsealed on Thursday, the brothers coordinated their actions and started accessing their employer's system and federal government databases five minutes after being fired. They used an AI tool to allegedly cover up their alleged crimes. The indictment also stated that one of the brothers' access to the system was revoked, but the other brother continued to attempt to delete the databases. The immediate impact of this incident is being felt across the government agencies affected. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the matter, and the company that employed the brothers has reportedly terminated their access to the system. The incident highlights the potential risks of using AI tools for malicious purposes and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. The brothers have a history of hacking into US State Department systems a decade ago, for which they were convicted. This latest incident raises concerns about the potential for individuals with a history of hacking to exploit AI tools for their malicious activities. As the investigation continues, the public can expect to learn more about the extent of the brothers' actions and the potential consequences for their alleged crimes. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in the face of emerging technologies and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.