Wiperprogrammas
Wiperprogrammas, or wiper programs, are software tools designed to irreversibly destroy data on computer systems. Their primary purpose is data destruction rather than data encryption or ransom collection. Wipers can erase information by overwriting storage sectors, deleting file tables, formatting drives, or compromising firmware so that data becomes unrecoverable. The term typically refers to malicious tools used in cyber operations, but legitimate data sanitization utilities can have similar destructive effects when used incorrectly or with the correct authorization.
Wiper programs can be standalone tools or components of larger malware campaigns. They may be delivered through
Notable incidents and examples include the Shamoon family, which in 2012 wiped data on thousands of Saudi
Detection and response focus on rapid containment, investigation, and data recovery. Indicators include mass deletions or