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

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

Summary

Twin brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter were fired from their jobs at a company that worked with US government data. Shortly after being fired, Muneeb deleted 96 government databases and stole sensitive files before their accounts were completely disabled.

Key Facts

  • Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter had criminal records from a 2015 fraud case and later returned to tech jobs.
  • They worked at a company supplying software and services to 45 US federal agencies.
  • In 2025, they accessed and misused sensitive data, including passwords and government information.
  • The company fired both brothers on February 18, 2025, after discovering their actions.
  • Five minutes after the firing call, Sohaib’s access was terminated, but Muneeb’s was not.
  • Muneeb deleted about 96 US government databases and downloaded thousands of files, including tax info.
  • The brothers communicated as Muneeb destroyed data, discussing the deletions.
  • The government is investigating their unauthorized access and data destruction.
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