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GigaWiper: Anatomy of a Destructive Backdoor Assembled From Multiple Malware

Microsoft, Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Microsoft analyzes GigaWiper, a destructive backdoor combining wiping and ransomware-like capabilities into one platform.

Microsoft's threat intelligence team detailed GigaWiper, a destructive backdoor that combines multiple wiping and ransomware-like capabilities into a single operational platform.

The analysis breaks down how the malware is assembled from several components and how it can disrupt targeted systems. Microsoft shares detection guidance and protections to help defenders identify and mitigate the threat.

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