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GigaWiper Malware Packs Multiple Wipers and Ransomware into One Tool

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Microsoft warns of GigaWiper, a modular Windows backdoor that combines at least three malware families, including wipers and ransomware, into a single package. The tool can delete files, encrypt data, and spread across networks, posing a severe threat to enterprises. This consolidation of destructive capabilities in one malware marks a worrying evolution in cyberattacks.

Meridian48 take
While the modular approach isn't new, GigaWiper's combination of wipers and ransomware in one package raises the stakes for defenders who must now prepare for multi-pronged attacks from a single infection.
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