{"id":689,"date":"2022-03-10T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=689"},"modified":"2024-08-13T12:47:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:17:32","slug":"wiper-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/","title":{"rendered":"Shining Light On The Deadly Wiper Malware"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In today\u2019s world, everyone knows that there is nothing more important to an organization than the data in its possession. Everything from the simplest of internal communication to all the everyday business operations can come to a standstill if a company\u2019s data suddenly disappears. The loss of data on such a massive scale is one of the most terrifying nightmares for a business owner.&nbsp;<b>And Wiper malware is the nightmare given form<\/b><strong>!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#WHAT_IS_WIPER_MALWARE\" >WHAT IS WIPER MALWARE?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_People_Security_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our People Security Expert<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#Enter_your_details\" >Enter your details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#FILES\" >FILES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#BOOT_SECTION\" >BOOT SECTION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#BACKUPS\" >BACKUPS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#REAL-LIFE_EXAMPLES_OF_A_WIPER_MALWARE_ATTACK\" >REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES OF A WIPER MALWARE ATTACK<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#1_SHAMOON\" >#1 SHAMOON<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#2_METEOR\" >#2 METEOR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#3_ZEROCLEARE\" >#3 ZEROCLEARE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wiper-malware\/#HOW_TO_MITIGATE_THE_RISK_OF_A_WIPER_MALWARE_ATTACK\" >HOW TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF A WIPER MALWARE ATTACK?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss everything there\u2019s to know about Wiper malware and the extent of damage it can inflict upon an organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_WIPER_MALWARE\"><\/span><b>WHAT IS WIPER MALWARE?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The wiper is a type of <\/b><b>malware<\/b><b>&nbsp;that is primarily designed to destroy an organization\u2019s data<\/b>, which can lead to massive financial losses and irreparable damage to the company\u2019s reputation. This malware is quite different from other cyber-attack vectors as its primary goal is not to steal money or sensitive information but to destroy data. The two major reasons behind the use of destructive Wiper malware are to<b>&nbsp;send a message or to cover up the attacker\u2019s tracks after the exfiltration of data<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Document<\/title>\n<\/head>\n\n<style>\n    .interestedBtn {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box !important;\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        padding: 11px !important;\n        border: 1px !important;\n        border-color: #ddd !important;\n        margin-top: 10px !important;\n        background-color: #183e8b !important;\n        background-image: none !important;\n        text-shadow: none !important;\n        color: #fff !important;\n        font-size: 14px !important;\n        line-height: 20px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n        box-shadow: 0px 4.66px 22.99px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);;\n    }\n\n\n        .formSec .formSecTwo{\n            padding-top: 15px !important;\n            margin-bottom: 30px !important;\n        }\n\n\n    .tnp-email {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n        padding: 8px 10px;\n        display: inline-block;\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        background: #fff;\n        color: #000 !important;\n        font-size: 13px;\n        line-height: 20px;\n        border-radius: 2px;\n        padding-right: 30px;\n        margin-bottom: 0px;\n    }\n\n    .formSec {\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 55% !important;\n    }\n\n    .mainBox {\n       \/* border: 1px solid #183e8b;*\/\n         background: white;\n        max-width: 600px !important;\n        margin: 0 auto !important;\n        padding: 20px !important;\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxDiv {\n        display: flex !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxConsult {\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 45% !important;\n        padding: 10px !important;\n    }\n\n    .formSecTwo {\n        text-align:center !important;\n        width: 100% !important;\n    }\n\n    .formHeading {\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n        margin-top: 0px;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        line-height: 25px;\n        font-size: 18px !important;\n        \n       margin-bottom: 60px !important;\n       color: #000!important;\n          margin-top: 5px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fieldHeading {\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        font-size: 13px !important;\n        text-align: left !important;\n        margin: 0px 39px 2px 93px !important;\n        font-weight: 500 !important;\n    }\n\n    .image {\n        max-width:90% !important;\n        height: auto !important;\n    }\n\n     .email-icon {\n            position: absolute;\n            right: 50px;\n             top: 20px;\n            transform: translateY(-50%);\n            pointer-events: none; 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font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 2.0023em;\">HOW DOES WIPER MALWARE WORK?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are many Wipers, each of which works in a slightly different way. However, this family of malware always has the same three targets-<b> files (data), the system boot section, and the backups stored<\/b>. More often than not, this malware target all three.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FILES\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>FILES<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>File destruction is the most time-consuming of these three targets<\/b>. As it can take too much time to overwrite or delete all the files on a disk,&nbsp;<b>most Wipers affect the files partially in a way that renders them unusable<\/b>. They do this by writing a certain amount of data at random data intervals, destroying the files randomly. In some cases, Wipers damage specific files depending on the file type or other parameters instead of destroying them all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another popular tactic employed by Wipers is to encrypt the disk drive\u2019s various key points. However, unlike ransomware, this malware uses \u201ckey-less\u201d encryption to make it irreversible.&nbsp;<b>The attack on a disk\u2019s files usually ends with an assault on the system recovery tools to prevent recovery<\/b>. Wipers also attack the Master File Table (MFT), which stores all the information associated with all the files on the infected computer including creation dates, disk location, and access permissions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BOOT_SECTION\"><\/span><b>BOOT SECTION<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>A destructive Wiper malware often damages the Master Boot Records (MBRs) and Volume Boot Records (VBRs) either corrupting the record\u2019s data (overwriting) or key-less encryption<\/b>. The MBR stores information about disk partitions and the filesystem. It can invoke the boot leaders in VBRs. Once the malware alters or damages the VBR or\/and the MBR, the infected system is rendered incapable of booting the OS and loading the filesystem. Also, unlike files, which can take a long while to overwrite or destroy, the MBRs\/VBRs can be damaged or altered in seconds, making the computer unbootable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BACKUPS\"><\/span><b>BACKUPS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Several Wiper variants are designed to prevent file restoration efforts by damaging backup processes and systems before beginning the attack on the hard disks<\/b>. This malware does everything it can to completely destroy the data and any hope for recovering it. So, in addition to attacking the files and the boot section, Wiper malware also assaults those features in the operating system that may be able to help in restoring the damaged files.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example, it deletes volume shadow copies, which is a Windows backup feature. It also attacks the Windows Recovery Console, which is a command-line interface using a range of tools to assist in the restoration of Windows to a normal state.&nbsp;<b>Wiper malware thoroughly destroys the backups to ensure that the victims can never salvage or recover any of the destroyed data<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/giphy-1.gif\" alt=\"Wiper Malware Ensures Complete Destruction of data\" class=\"wp-image-9638\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REAL-LIFE_EXAMPLES_OF_A_WIPER_MALWARE_ATTACK\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES OF A WIPER MALWARE ATTACK<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wiper malware has brought several big organizations and entire governments to their knees. Its variants have been used in several high-profile and disruptive attacks all around the globe. Following are some of the major examples of Wipers and how they created some serious problems and security issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_SHAMOON\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>#1 SHAMOON<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Shamoon is an infamous Wiper variant that wreaked havoc on&nbsp;<\/b><b>Saudi Aramco and several other Middle Eastern oil companies<\/b><b>&nbsp;in 2012<\/b>. The world\u2019s largest crude exporter Saudi Arabia-based Saudi Aramco was hit by this malware, which entered its network through personal computers. This attack <b>permanently destroyed the hard drives of over 30,000 workstations<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shamoon goes to great lengths to prevent the victims from recovering any of the destroyed data. With self-propagation capabilities, it spreads from computer to computer via shared network disks.&nbsp;<b>This variant of the wiper malware overwrites disks with a small portion of a JPEG image<\/b>. It utilizes a legitimate system driver to obtain low-level access to a hard drive for wiping the master boot record, preventing the systems from booting up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cyber-attacks-on-government-agencies\/\"><strong>Recent Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_METEOR\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>#2 METEOR<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Meteor is a newly discovered reusable wiper malware that derailed websites of Iran\u2019s national&nbsp;<\/b><b>railway system and its transport ministry<\/b><b>&nbsp;in July 2021<\/b>. The attack caused widespread disruptions in the country\u2019s train services. The attackers defaced all the electronic displays that instructed the passengers to call the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei\u2019s office with their complaints. With hundreds of trains canceled or delayed, the incident resulted in utter chaos at stations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meteor is an externally configurable wiper variant possessing an extensive set of features such as the ability to delete shadow copies, change user passwords, disable recovery mode, execute malicious commands, and terminate arbitrary processes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_ZEROCLEARE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>#3 ZEROCLEARE<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>ZeroCleare is another notorious variant<\/b>&nbsp;of the Wiper malware designed to delete as much data as possible from the targeted systems. In 2019,&nbsp;<b>it was deployed in vicious cyber attacks against several energy companies across the Middle East<\/b>. ZeroCleare aims to overwrite the disk partitions and master boot record (MBR) on Windows-based machines using EldoS RawDisk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The Wiper used malicious PowerShell\/Batch scripts and an intentionally vulnerable driver to bypass Windows controls<\/b>&nbsp;and gain access to the device\u2019s core. It successfully spread to a number of devices on the affected network and adversely infected thousands of systems, making them vulnerable to future attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_MITIGATE_THE_RISK_OF_A_WIPER_MALWARE_ATTACK\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>HOW TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF A WIPER MALWARE ATTACK?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once a wiper infects your organization\u2019s systems, there is very little you can do to rectify the situation and the loss of data can turn out to be devastating. So, the only way to mitigate the risk is by making sure it doesn\u2019t get a chance to breach your perimeter in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So, here are a few preventive measures you can put in place to keep your business safe from this dangerous threat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wiper malware effectively destroys data as soon as it is activated, rendering an EDR response useless. For this reason, it is essential to focus on prevention rather than response. So,\u00a0<b>implement proactive cyber security solutions with strong predictive capabilities<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep your networks segmented and make sure only a select few have access to crucial data.\u00a0<b>Conduct periodic\u00a0<\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kratikal.com\/blog\/guidelines-on-network-infrastructure-security\/\">network security<\/a><\/strong><b> testing<\/b><b>\u00a0to detect any weaknesses\u00a0<\/b>and fix them before they can be exploited.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Create regular backups<\/b>\u00a0of all your important data and\u00a0<b>make sure these backups are stored in another secure location<\/b>, preferably offsite.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Keep the security framework of all your systems and entire IT infrastructure airtight at all times<\/b>. Continuously test and upgrade your response, recovery, and business continuity plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Now that you fully understand the kind of damage wiper malware can do to an organization\u2019s business and everyday operations, it is time to become proactive in your security measures. Keep your security framework up to date and ready to tackle all kinds of challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s world, everyone knows that there is nothing more important to an organization than the data in its possession. Everything from the simplest of internal communication to all the everyday business operations can come to a standstill if a company\u2019s data suddenly disappears. 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