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Nimbus Manticore Deploys NightLedger and Turns Victim Systems Into Covert Relays
An Iranian state-backed hacking group named Nimbus Manticore deployed a new Windows backdoor called NightLedger and custom WebSocket tunnelers in cyberattacks across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Jul 28, 2026
Destructive Windows backdoor stuffs multiple wipers and ransomware code into a single package - The Register
A malicious Windows backdoor was discovered that bundles multiple wiper and ransomware payloads into one delivery mechanism, increasing its destructive potential and operational flexibility for attackers.
Published Jul 10, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 12, 2026
New GigaWiper Windows Backdoor Bundles Disk Wiping, Fake Ransomware, and Spyware
Microsoft analyzed and disclosed GigaWiper, a modular Windows backdoor that combines three legacy destructive tools—disk wiper, drive overwriter, and non-functional ransomware—into a single command-driven framework used by attackers to erase or simulate compromise.
Jul 10, 2026