Virginia twins Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter were arrested for allegedly erasing nearly 100 US government databases while working as federal contractors. Despite their past hacking convictions, the brothers regained access to sensitive federal systems, raising serious concerns about background checks and insider threats within government cybersecurity. Prosecutors claim that their actions, which occurred in February 2025, disrupted various agencies, including the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security, resulting in lost public records and delayed investigations. The Department of Justice outlined a coordinated insider attack, where the Akhters reportedly logged back into their employer Opexus' systems after being terminated. They deleted data, disabled logging systems, and even accessed sensitive information from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the IRS. Muneeb is specifically accused of stealing tax records of at least 450 individuals. The brothers face severe penalties if convicted, with Muneeb potentially facing up to 45 years in prison. Their criminal history is notable. After graduating from George Mason University in 2011, they initially received a DARPA grant for cyber defense work. However, their careers took a dark turn in 2015, when they were convicted of hacking and fraud, resulting in prison sentences. Following their latest arrest, Opexus claimed to have improved its vetting processes to prevent such incidents in the future, acknowledging the significant risk posed by insiders with access to critical data.