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)

External references