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The Sony Pictures hack involved a destructive wiper malware that targeted Windows computers and servers, as detailed in an FBI Flash memorandum. The malware could destroy data on infected Windows systems and spread over network file shares. The attack, which brought Sony Pictures to its knees, shares similarities with a 2013 attack on South Korean companies, suggesting a possible link to North Korea. This tag covers discussions about the technical aspects of the malware, its impact on Windows environments, and the broader implications for enterprise security.
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    NEWS Inside the “wiper” malware that brought Sony Pictures to its knees [Update]

    Details of malware that may have been associated with the attack on Sony Pictures were disseminated in an FBI “Flash” earlier this week. A copy of the memorandum obtained by Ars Technica details “a destructive malware used by unknown computer network exploitation (CNE) operators” that can...
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