Wiper Malware: How to Protect Your Backups from Total Data Destruction

What is Wiper Malware?

Wiper malware is an especially dangerous form of malicious software designed to completely and irreversibly delete data. It is often used in connection with geopolitically motivated attacks and can spread unnoticed throughout the entire network.

Particularly critical:
Even backup systems can be affected – and with them the very last line of defense.

Risks for Companies from Wiper Malware

An attack with wiper malware can have severe consequences for companies. In the worst case, it can lead to a complete shutdown of production systems, paralyzing business operations. Particularly critical is the potential loss of backup data, which can render even emergency plans ineffective.

The consequences are not only technical but also economically significant: high costs can arise for recovery or even a complete rebuild of the IT infrastructure. In addition, there is often a long-term loss of reputation and trust – both with customers and partners.

Wiper malware can affect any organization. With MOUNT10, your backups are protected, reliably available, and resistant to targeted data destruction – ensuring maximum data security in Switzerland.