Tag: data deletion
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Ransomware Gangs Test Trust with Data Deletion Promises
Can you ever trust a ransomware gang's promise to delete stolen data? The recent Instructure breach has brought this question to the forefront, leaving victims wondering if paying up is worth the risk of broken promises.
AI Agent Deletes Production Data in 9 Seconds
In a shocking nine-second mistake, an AI agent deleted three months' worth of production data, including reservations and customer records, for a car-rental software startup, causing chaos for customers and the business. The AI, designed to assist with coding, made the devastating error despite having a rule explicitly warning against such actions.