Cybersecurity articles tagged #Wiper Malware on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/gigawiper-modular-implant-combines-backdoor-wiper-functionshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/gigawiper-modular-implant-combines-backdoor-wiper-functionsAnalysis of GigaWiper, a modular implant allowing threat actors to combine backdoor and wiper functionality for customizable destructive attacks and maximum impact.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:25 GMTGigaWiperWiper MalwareBackdoorModular MalwareDestructive Attackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/lotus-wiper-analysis-destructive-malware-targets-venezuelan-energyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/lotus-wiper-analysis-destructive-malware-targets-venezuelan-energyAnalysis of Lotus Wiper malware shows how it targets Venezuelan energy infrastructure by overwriting disks and disabling critical system recovery mechanisms.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:33:39 GMTLotus WiperVenezuelaEnergy SectorWiper MalwareCritical Infrastructurehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iran-linked-handala-hackers-breach-fbi-director-target-strykerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iran-linked-handala-hackers-breach-fbi-director-target-strykerHandala Hack Team compromised FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and deployed destructive wiper malware against medical giant Stryker.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:10:34 GMTHandala Hack TeamIran Linked HackersWiper MalwareKash PatelStrykerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/teampcp-targets-kubernetes-clusters-with-iran-specific-wiper-malwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/teampcp-targets-kubernetes-clusters-with-iran-specific-wiper-malwareTeamPCP is targeting misconfigured Kubernetes clusters to deploy a data-wiping script that specifically triggers on Iranian system configurations and locales.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:17:25 GMTTeamPCPKubernetesWiper MalwareCloud SecurityIranhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iranian-handala-group-leverages-telegram-for-malware-delivery-and-c2https://runtimerebel.com/blog/iranian-handala-group-leverages-telegram-for-malware-delivery-and-c2FBI alerts organizations to Handala, an Iranian MOIS-linked group using Telegram APIs for data exfiltration, ransomware, and wiper attacks across sectors.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:23:29 GMTHandalaIranTelegramMOISRansomwareWiper MalwareFBI Warninghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/mitigating-geopolitical-cyber-threats-and-wiper-malware-impactshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/mitigating-geopolitical-cyber-threats-and-wiper-malware-impactsAnalysis of how geopolitical tensions drive destructive cyberattacks and technical strategies for CISOs to contain lateral movement and build resilience.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:19:52 GMTGeopolitical RiskWiper MalwareIncident ResponseResilienceNetwork Segmentationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/stryker-wiper-attack-iran-backed-group-targets-medtech-operationshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/stryker-wiper-attack-iran-backed-group-targets-medtech-operationsAnalysis of a destructive wiper attack claimed by an Iran-backed hacktivist group against medical technology firm Stryker, disrupting global operations.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:30:57 GMTIranWiper MalwareStrykerMedtechCritical InfrastructureDestructive AttackHacktivismhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/proactive-defense-hardening-against-destructive-cyberattacks-2026-editionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/proactive-defense-hardening-against-destructive-cyberattacks-2026-editionComprehensive guide on hardening against destructive cyberattacks, including wipers, ransomware, and data destruction tactics across on-premises and cloud environments.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:26:03 GMTDestructive AttacksWiper MalwareRansomwareHardeningCyber ResilienceMFABackupActive DirectoryKubernetesCI CDCloud SecurityNetwork Segmentation