Elastic Security Intelligence & Analytics Team reported on a new data-wiping malware campaign called HERMETICWIPER, targeting Ukrainian systems. This malware is designed to render systems unusable by altering the boot process and erasing data from the file system. Such data-wiping malware is a common tactic among cyber attackers, primarily aimed at clearing and wiping drive contents. As the situation evolves rapidly, Elastic Security has developed capabilities to automatically detect and block HERMETICWIPER, and other security vendors have also verified this malware. Current users of Elastic Security can access these protective features, while new users are encouraged to explore quick-start guides, free courses, or a 14-day trial of Elastic Cloud to evaluate the product's capabilities.