New ransomware wipes every file larger than 128 KB

Check Point says VECT 2.0 ransomware is fatally flawed and can permanently destroy files larger than 128 KB instead of encrypting them.

A coding error overwrites critical decryption data, so paying the ransom may not restore corrupted files.

The strain also has several broken features, underscoring how unstable the malware is.

Its operators reportedly gave free access to BreachForums users, which could spread destructive attacks more widely.