: Unlike standard ransomware that encrypts files for a fee, "Shredders" (like CaddyWiper or IsaacWiper ) are designed for pure destruction. They overwrite data on a hard drive, making recovery nearly impossible [1, 2].
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: Some versions of these shredders were found to sit dormant on systems for weeks before activating, suggesting a highly coordinated, long-term operation [3]. : Unlike standard ransomware that encrypts files for