FBI warns of malware that can wipe all data from hard drives

LTJG Robert M. — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:39:18 -0500

In the aftermath of the Sony Pictures breach, the FBI is warning U.S. business about malware attackers that can override all data on hard drives, including the master boot record, which prevents the computers from booting up.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 6:16 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:16:03 -0500

The good part, LTJG Robert M., is that it's probably unlikely that these malware hackers would go after individual users. Not saying it's out of the question, but they're more likely to go after companies (Sony, in this case). It still pays to be aware and to protect oneself. No doubt about that.