Two Virginia brothers were arrested Wednesday on charges they conspired to destroy U.S. government databases and steal sensitive federal information in what prosecutors call an unprecedented betrayal by insider contractors, the Department of Justice announced.
Federal officials say Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, both 34, of Alexandria exploited their positions as federal contractors to attack critical government systems, wipe records, and sabotage the data infrastructure their employers trusted them to protect.
The Justice Department said the brothers launched a coordinated digital assault after being fired, carrying out a vengeful campaign that allegedly included unauthorized access, deletion of databases, theft of government files, and efforts to conceal their crimes.
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