Covid22
- Malware type
- wiper, virus
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:54:52
Context
Destructive "joke" malware that ultimately deploys a wiper for the MBR.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Covid22_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Covid22 (report)
- fortinet.com — To Joke Or Not To Joke Covid 22 Brings Disaster To Mbr (report)