Popureb - a small rootkit with a big reputation !!!!

[INDRANIL]

There has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about some new variants of the Popureb rootkit that clobber your Master Boot Record (MBR).Initial reports from Microsoft even suggested the only way to recover was to reinstall Windows, which fortunately is not true.

SophosLabs Threat Researchers Mike Wood, Michele Freschi and Ahmed Zaki have published a technical paper that looks at the inner workings of Popureb.

In the paper they explain the four major components of the malware, including the methods used by the rootkit and driver used to protect it.

To get all the details on Popureb and how to safely clean up infected computers, download "Popureb - a small rootkit with a big reputation."

Backup your MBR. Have a nice time .

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[leofelix]

Thank you ..
or use Hitman Pro 3.5.9 – build 126 beta

[Neo]

Can we backup MBR ?

I thought we had to fixmbr or use linux to re install MBR if anything goes wrong

[jj1two3]

Thanks for the information guys, my first choice would be to use Hitman Pro also.

[Bearcat]

Thanks as always for the headsup Indra.

And thanks for pointing that out Leo. Since I already have Hitman Pro installed, it would probably make sense to use it.

[FunkY]

Thanks for the good to know news INDRANIL

[JayCub]

Appreciate the updates Indra and for Leo giving extra information.......

[INDRANIL]

HMP Good choice, Bang from you Captain .