[dundee] Researchers discover an 'indestructible' botnet

[gordon dunlop]

Seemly some researchers have found an indestructible botnet on Windows
machines where the malware installs itself within the MBR (Master Boot
Record). Now my question is that, "On machines that are multi-booting e.g.
where Windows and Linux machines are used on one computer  and either GRUB
or GAG boot loader is used and installed within the MBR for booting
systems", what will be the effectiveness of this malware? Maybe the ethical
hacking crowd can give some answers and guidance on this.

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2011/07/researchers-discover-indestruc.html

Gordon
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