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Windows Backdoor GigaWiper Blends Espionage with Destructive Wiping

13. July, 2026 - 13:13

Microsoft has issued a warning about GigaWiper, a Windows backdoor that combines advanced espionage capabilities with destructive data wiping while disguising its activity as a ransomware attack.

Agreement after months of negotiations

Great Britain gives up demand for Apple backdoor

20. August, 2025 - 06:47

The Director of the US Secret Service, Tulsi Gabbard, announced on Monday that the UK has withdrawn its demand that Apple install a so-called “backdoor” in the company’s systems.

New variants of SparrowDoor

New attacks from Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow

27. March, 2025 - 11:06

After a long period of dormancy, the Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow is active again. According to the IT security company ESET, the group has become increasingly dangerous and has deployed new, sophisticated espionage tools.

Windows Backdoor GigaWiper Blends Espionage with Destructive Wiping

Great Britain gives up demand for Apple backdoor

New attacks from Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow

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