MBR rootkits are barely on the radar in industry

Date: 2012-06-20 08:18 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
Sure, I've heard of MBR rootkits, and they are at the very bottom of the threat list.

In a high value target system, you've already been completely owned before the attacker can even think about installing anything into the MBR. Boot attacks are like slicing the upholstery in a car you've already stolen.

For individuals, sure, boot attacks (especially in systems running windows) are an issue. For a bank? Not really, food poisoning in the cafeteria is a bigger threat.
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