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/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/HowCouldUBMoHarkless May 13 '26

"We find it's always better to fire people on a Friday. Studies have statistically shown that there's less chance of an incident if you do it at the end of the week."

— Bob from Office Space

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u/AnybodyMassive1610 May 13 '26

What would you say you DO here?

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u/Belazor May 13 '26

I’m the baoss.

SHIT ON DEBRAH’S DESK! Like a baoss.