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Microsoft Uncovers GigaWiper Backdoor with Ransomware, Wiping Capabilities
Microsoft has uncovered a highly destructive backdoor, dubbed GigaWiper, which combines ransomware and wiping capabilities, marking a concerning shift in the evolution of wiper malware. This modular threat can both extort and destroy, posing significant real-world consequences.
Microsoft Exposes GigaWiper Backdoor's Triple Threat
Microsoft has uncovered a highly destructive backdoor, dubbed GigaWiper, which poses a triple threat to Windows systems, allowing attackers to silently spy and destroy machines in three different ways. This multi-purpose threat doesn't just crash systems - it gives attackers the power to choose how and when to render a machine irrecoverable.