The wiper malware erases all data, leaving users completely penniless.
Unlike ransomware, wiper malware doesn't demand a ransom but completely destroys data, making it impossible for victims to recover it without backing up their data.
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In the world of cybersecurity, wipers are considered one of the most dangerous types of malware. According to Kaspersky and Symantec, it can overwrite files, corrupt partition tables, or wipe the hard drive clean.
The difference from ransomware is that wipers don't retain data to return it after a ransom is paid.
Cybersecurity company Fortinet warns of cases where wipers disguised as ransomware have been used, but the data has already been permanently destroyed.
The wiper's goal isn't money, but to inflict maximum damage, often in APT attacks. Individual users also risk losing photos, documents, and important information if they don't have backups. Kaspersky recommends always backing up your data to minimize the risk of being hacked.
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