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New Wiper Malware Targeted Venezuelan Energy Sector Prior to US Intervention 

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New Wiper Malware Targeted Venezuelan Energy Sector Prior to US Intervention  2026-04-22 at 15:49 By Ionut Arghire Dubbed Lotus Wiper, the malware targets recovery mechanisms, overwrites drives, and systematically deletes files. The post New Wiper Malware Targeted Venezuelan Energy Sector Prior to US Intervention  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]

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MedTech Giant Stryker Crippled by Iran-Linked Hacker Attack

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MedTech Giant Stryker Crippled by Iran-Linked Hacker Attack 2026-03-11 at 18:18 By Eduard Kovacs Stryker was targeted by the Handala group, which claims to have wiped more than 200,000 of the company’s devices. The post MedTech Giant Stryker Crippled by Iran-Linked Hacker Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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US-Israel and Iran Trade Cyberattacks: Pro-West Hacks Cause Disruption as Tehran Retaliates

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US-Israel and Iran Trade Cyberattacks: Pro-West Hacks Cause Disruption as Tehran Retaliates 2026-03-02 at 13:18 By Eduard Kovacs Both sides conduct hacking and other attacks, including the deployment of wiper malware, DDoS, and disruptions to critical infrastructure.  The post US-Israel and Iran Trade Cyberattacks: Pro-West Hacks Cause Disruption as Tehran Retaliates appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Destructive Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Expand to Grain Sector

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Destructive Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Expand to Grain Sector 2025-11-07 at 11:29 By Ionut Arghire Multiple state-sponsored Russian groups are targeting Ukrainian entities and European countries linked to Ukraine. The post Destructive Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Expand to Grain Sector appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Anubis Ransomware Packs a Wiper to Permanently Delete Files

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Anubis Ransomware Packs a Wiper to Permanently Delete Files 2025-06-16 at 13:19 By Ionut Arghire The emerging Anubis ransomware becomes a major threat, permanently deleting user files and making recovery impossible. The post Anubis Ransomware Packs a Wiper to Permanently Delete Files appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Malicious NPM Packages Disguised as Express Utilities Allow Attackers to Wipe Systems

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Malicious NPM Packages Disguised as Express Utilities Allow Attackers to Wipe Systems 2025-06-09 at 16:35 By Ionut Arghire Two malicious NPM packages contain code that would delete production systems when triggered with the right credentials. The post Malicious NPM Packages Disguised as Express Utilities Allow Attackers to Wipe Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Destructive ‘PathWiper’ Targeting Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure

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Destructive ‘PathWiper’ Targeting Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure 2025-06-06 at 13:21 By Ionut Arghire A Russia-linked threat actor has used the destructive malware dubbed PathWiper against a critical infrastructure organization in Ukraine. The post Destructive ‘PathWiper’ Targeting Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Thousands of Devices Wiped Remotely Following Mobile Guardian Hack 

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Thousands of Devices Wiped Remotely Following Mobile Guardian Hack  2024-08-06 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Hackers targeted MDM firm Mobile Guardian and remotely wiped thousands of devices, but there is no evidence of data compromise. The post Thousands of Devices Wiped Remotely Following Mobile Guardian Hack  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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US Announces Charges, Reward for Russian National Behind Wiper Attacks on Ukraine

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US Announces Charges, Reward for Russian National Behind Wiper Attacks on Ukraine 2024-06-27 at 22:16 By Ionut Arghire The US Justice Department has announced charges against Amin Stigal for conducting wiper cyberattacks on Ukraine in 2022. The post US Announces Charges, Reward for Russian National Behind Wiper Attacks on Ukraine appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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