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== aswMBR: History and Development == | == aswMBR: History and Development == | ||
'''aswMBR''' was a rootkit detection and removal tool developed by '''Avast Software'''. It was designed to identify and remove advanced malware, including '''Master Boot Record (MBR) infections''', rootkits, and stealth malware. | '''aswMBR''' was a rootkit detection and removal tool developed by '''[[Avast Software]]'''. It was designed to identify and remove advanced malware, including '''Master Boot Record (MBR) infections''', rootkits, and stealth malware. | ||
== Purpose and Features == | == Purpose and Features == | ||
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=== Key Features === | === Key Features === | ||
* Scans the '''Master Boot Record (MBR)''' for infections. | * Scans the '''Master Boot Record (MBR)''' for infections. | ||
* Detects and removes advanced rootkits, including '''TDL4/Alureon''', '''Sinowal''', and '''Whistler'''. | * Detects and removes advanced rootkits, including '''TDL4/Alureon''', '''[[Sinowal]]''', and '''[[Whistler]]'''. | ||
* Utilizes '''Avast's virus definitions''' for up-to-date detection. | * Utilizes '''Avast's virus definitions''' for up-to-date detection. | ||
* Provides detailed system logs for manual analysis. | * Provides detailed system logs for manual analysis. | ||