### Overview
Following the successful phishing attack, the threat actors deployed destructive malware across compromised systems. This report provides insights into the malware used and its intended effects.

### Malware Identification
The deployed malware, identified as a variant of 'HermeticWiper', was designed to overwrite critical system files, rendering systems inoperable and covering tracks of the initial access.

### Impact
The malware's primary objective was to disrupt operations and distract security teams while the attackers established persistence elsewhere in the network.

### Countermeasures
- Regularly update endpoint protection solutions.
- Ensure offline backups are available and tested for recovery.