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Wiper
A wiper is a type of malicious software that permanently deletes or corrupts data on a computer system or network, making it unrecoverable and rendering the system unusable. Unlike ransomware, its primary goal is destruction rather than financial extortion for data recovery.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A wiper is a highly destructive malware payload, typically deployed during cyberattacks, engineered to irreversibly corrupt or eradicate data on targeted systems and storage devices, thereby rendering the information unrecoverable and the affected entities inoperable. Its intent is data destruction, distinguishing it from ransomware's extortion model.
BACKGROUND
Cybersecurity in space involves the defense of all space assets. The security of space can be affected by attacks such as disruption, corruption as well as the destruction of depended-upon assets/collected data.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Data Wiper
- Disk Wiper
- Data Destroyer
- Destructive Malware
- Data Eraser
USAGE NOTE
Wiper attacks are often associated with state-sponsored actors and geopolitical conflicts, aiming to cause maximum disruption and infrastructure damage.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Wiper.
Develops cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services, critical for detecting and preventing destructive malware like wipers.
Offers a comprehensive cybersecurity platform, including advanced threat prevention, endpoint security (Cortex XDR), and threat intelligence capabilities to defend against sophisticated wiper attacks.
A leader in incident response and threat intelligence, Mandiant actively investigates, analyzes, and helps organizations recover from advanced persistent threats, including destructive wiper malware campaigns.
Provides extensive cybersecurity products (such as Microsoft Defender) and threat intelligence through its Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), actively researching and mitigating wiper threats globally.
Specializes in AI-powered endpoint protection that detects, prevents, and remediates known and unknown threats, including sophisticated ransomware and wiper attacks, in real time.
A U.S. government agency that provides guidance, threat intelligence, and works to protect critical infrastructure from destructive cyberattacks, including those involving wiper malware.
Develops cybersecurity solutions including endpoint protection, firewalls, and managed detection and response services designed to detect and block various forms of malware, including wipers.
Known for its deep threat research and antivirus products, Kaspersky Lab frequently analyzes new wiper strains and develops protections to defend against them.