"New AcidPour Data Wiper Targets Linux X86 Network Devices"
"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.