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mbr-overwrite

A simple script to overwrite the MBR (Master Boot Record) using the Python coding language. This is only for educational purposes only, and I'm not responsible for any damage caused using this!
SecurityWeek

Coronavirus Malware Makes Devices Unusable by Overwriting MBR

A newly discovered piece of malware is taking advantage of the current COVID-19 pandemic to render computers unusable by overwriting the MBR (master boot record). Cybercriminals were quick to exploit ...
SecurityWeek

Rombertik Strike at MBR Latest in Long Line of Malware Self-Defense Tactics

Recently, researchers at Cisco Systems identified a new piece of malware armed with sophisticated anti-bugging feature that attempts to overwrite the master boot record if the malware discovers it is ...
Bleeping Computer

Ransomware or Wiper? RedBoot Encrypts Files but also Modifies Partition Table

A new bootlocker ransomware was discovered by Malware Blocker called RedBoot that when executed will encrypt files on the computer, replace the MBR, or Master Boot Record, of the system drive and then ...
Ars Technica

Getting Win2K to overwrite the MBR?

I've gotta 'uninstall' linux on a dual boot win2k/mandrake system (My sister's machine....). How can I get Win2K to overwrite anything in the MBR so it'll boot normally when /boot is gone? (I use the ...