Microsoft Warns New 'GigaWiper' Malware Combines Espionage and Destructive Capabilities

R Rakesh Meena Published Jul 10, 2026 · 21:00 · 1 min read Infosecurity Magazine

A new multi-purpose backdoor allows cyber threat actors to conduct both quiet espionage activity and destructive wiping operations

Source: Infosecurity Magazine

Rakesh Meena — Rakesh tracks CVEs, zero-days, and exploit disclosures as they break, translating advisories into plain-language impact analysis. Background in vulnerability research, follows NVD and vendor bulletins closely.

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