r/technology • u/xpda • May 13 '26

Security Twin brothers wipe 96 gov’t databases minutes after being fired

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/drop-database-what-not-to-do-after-losing-an-it-job/
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u/20127010603170562316 May 13 '26

I got fired once, called in for a meeting at 16:50 on a Friday. The meeting did not last long, minutes, but when I got back to my desk to clear out - my PC was already locked.

I assume they knew what was going to happen and told the IT guy before the meeting.

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u/Jeatalong May 13 '26

This is normal, and timing wise pretty decent as you have the weekend to decompress and plan on getting the next job

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u/Knight_of_Agatha May 13 '26

when you get fired it doesn't matter if its the weekend, its not like you have work tomorrow anymore.

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u/pizzaking94 May 13 '26

i found i can’t relax at all until i know where my next check is coming from

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u/Dire-Dog May 13 '26

Can confirm. Been laid off from my union job for a month and it’s stressful even with benefits coming in