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VECT 2.0 Ransomware Bug Turns Malware Into a Permanent Data Wiper

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a major flaw in the VECT 2.0 ransomware that causes the malware to permanently destroy large files instead of properly encrypting them, making recovery impossible even if victims decide to pay a ransom. The ransomware operation has reportedly been promoted on newer versions of BreachForums, where the group invited users to join its affiliate program. Interested participants were allegedly given access key…
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IT Security News - cybersecurity, infosecurity news broke the news on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
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