With the COVID 19 (for humans) already killed thousands of people already but thats not enough there is new virus of same name that is COVID 19 for PC, Laptops, Smartphones etc .
This basically a malware that destroys infected systems, either by wiping files or rewriting a computer's master boot record (MBR).
What is MBR ?
A master boot record is a special type of boot sector at the very beginning of partitioned computer mass storage devices like fixed disks or removable drives intended for use with IBM PC-compatible systems and beyond. The concept of MBRs was publicly introduced in 1983 with PC DOS 2.0.
How to protect yourself from this malware ?
Its simple just install any anti malware or anti virus software update it everyday and thats it you are safe from this malware.
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