"New AcidPour Data Wiper Targets Linux X86 Network Devices"

"AcidPour," a new destructive malware with data-wiping capabilities, has been discovered in the wild. It targets Linux x86 Internet of Things (IoT) and networking devices. Data wipers are a type of malware used in destructive attacks to delete files and data on targeted devices. This type of malware is typically used to disrupt an organization's operations for political reasons or to divert attention from a larger attack. AcidPour, discovered by SentinelLabs security researcher Tom Hegel, is a variant of the "AcidRain" data wiper. AcidRain is a data-wiping malware that erases files from routers and modems. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the AcidPour data wiper targeting Linux x86 IoT and networking devices.

Bleeping Computer reports "New AcidPour Data Wiper Targets Linux X86 Network Devices"

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