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Old 5th July 2011
Randux Randux is offline
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Originally Posted by CyberJet View Post
Randux,

You say,


So you have to sacrifice all your data is that not correct?
As if Windows didn't do that for you already?

In all seriousness, the article says the virus is indestructable because it's a boot sector virus. Boot sector viruses are probably the oldest kind. And yes, if you get one you need to install a clean system. What will they tell you to do if your BSD box is rooted? Same thing, do a new install.
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