# Say hello to GigaWiper, a mega- malware that can wipe your PC squeaky clean in a multitude of ways

> I run a single SSD gaming PC, which I'm aware is giving me a wonderful case of 'single-point-of-failure-itus. ' Which is why my ears (eyes?) perked up when I read about GigaWiper, a wonderfully-named malware that can…

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/software/security/meet-gigawiper-a-tricksy-new-malware-that-can-wipe-your-pcs-storage-drives-squeaky-clean-and-spy-on-your-desktop-all-at-once/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e128ac28e587f9f573eb2)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5e128ac28e587f9f573eb2

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