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Vect Ransomware Exposes Flaw, Turns into Data-Destroying Wiper

Researchers uncovered a critical flaw in Vect Ransomware that unexpectedly turns it into a data-destroying wiper, permanently destroying files over 128KB instead of encrypting them. This shocking misfire stems from a faulty ChaCha20‑IETF implementation that strips away crucial security protections.

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VECT 2.0 Ransomware Exposes Flaw, Irreparably Destroys Large Files

Meet VECT 2.0, a malicious ransomware that doesn't just hold your files hostage - it destroys them, leaving you with no way to recover even if you pay up. This cunning malware wreaks havoc on large files across Windows, Linux, and ESXi hosts, causing irreversible damage.

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