Wiper Malware
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擦除型恶意软件
Wiper Malware · N/A · 擦除型恶意软件 · WY-per · disk wiper · destructive malware · Cybersecurity · malware · destructive · threatsCybersecuritydisk wiper destructive malware/WY-per/
Also known as: disk wiper, destructive malware
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Wiper malware intentionally destroys data and systems rather than encrypting for ransom — focused on disruption.
Real-World Example
Malware that overwrites the master boot record and deletes shadows to cripple operations is a wiper.
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