New GigaWiper Windows Backdoor Bundles Disk Wiping, Fake Ransomware, and Spyware

Microsoft has analyzed GigaWiper, a destructive Windows backdoor combining three legacy tools to wipe disks, overwrite drives, or deploy fake ransomware that permanently scrambles files. This malware provides attackers with remote access to compromised systems globally, allowing operators to choose specific destructive commands to break machines. The tool is designed for maximum impact, utilizing a combination of disk wiping, spyware, and encryption techniques to destroy data on targeted Windows PCs.