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New ‘GigaWiper’ Malware Combines Espionage & Destructive Capabilities

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Kevin Poireault
New ‘GigaWiper’ Malware Combines Espionage & Destructive Capabilities
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Microsoft researchers have identified 'GigaWiper,' a new modular backdoor malware that combines espionage capabilities with destructive wiping and ransomware functions. The tool is built from components of previous malware families and is designed for sophisticated cyber-attacks.

A new multi-purpose backdoor recently discovered by Microsoft marks a dangerous shift toward unified cyber-attack frameworks.

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