COMPAMIR
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
TeamPCP
Iran
May 18, 2026
Verified: May 18, 2026
"A cybercrime group known as TeamPCP is deploying a wiper malware ('CanisterWorm') targeting systems in Iran. The malware spreads via cloud infrastructure and destroys data on systems using Iran's timezone or Farsi language settings. The group has also conducted supply chain attacks against vulnerability scanners like Trivy and KICS."
Author: Nicole Perlroth
This book provides a comprehensive look at the global cyberweapons arms race, detailing how state-sponsored and independent groups develop and deploy destructive malware like wipers. It is essential for understanding the geopolitical motivations behind cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.
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