Apr 28, 2026mediumransomware

Broken VECT 2.0 ransomware acts as a data wiper for large files

Researchers are warning that the VECT 2.0 ransomware has a problem in the way it handles encryption nonces that leads to permanently destroying larger files rather than encrypt them.

what's affectedBroken VECT 2.0 ransomware acts as a data wiper for large files

mitigation statusMonitoring updates

first reportedApr 28, 2026

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summaryLive chatter is accelerating; analysts are actively validating impact.

sources

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/broken-vect-20-ransomware-acts-as-a-data-wiper-for-large-files/

Curated Apr 28, 2026 by the ahackaday team./Sources verified./Brief grounded in 1 source.

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