Mb5.zip -

: Once Windows starts, the rootkit loads a driver into the kernel (the core of the OS). This allows it to hide files, network connections, and registry keys from the user. Why "mb5.zip"?

: Analysts use these files to study how the malware bypasses the Windows Driver Signature Enforcement. mb5.zip

If a system was infected by the contents of an mb5.zip deployment, a user might notice: : Once Windows starts, the rootkit loads a

: Investigators look for traces of the files contained within the zip to determine if a system was compromised. Indicators of Infection : Analysts use these files to study how

: It uses advanced "hooking" techniques to intercept read/write requests to the hard drive. If an antivirus program tries to scan the infected MBR, the rootkit intercepts that request and shows the program a "clean" version of the boot record instead of its actual, malicious code.