What are destructive cyberattacks?

Attacks using wipers or malware to erase data, wipe evidence, or brick systems — often tied to nation-state conflicts.

How do I prepare for Mandiant's 2026 destructive threats?

Harden endpoints/networks with their detection rules, build out-of-band comms, practice immutable restores quarterly.

They're a strong start — 15+ rules for anomalies — but layer with baselines, EDR, and resilience planning.

A wiper shreds your servers mid-conflict. Mandiant's new guide says that's not sci-fi — it's 2026 reality, with precise playbook to fight back.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Destructive attacks surge in conflicts; prep with Mandiant's 15 detection rules like BABYWIPER and Defender exclusions. 𝕏
Build resilience: out-of-band comms, immutable backups, vendor SLAs, and regular restore drills. 𝕏
2026 prediction: Hybrid wipers via MDMs and supply chains — act on baselines now to beat anomalies. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Mandiant Blog