Does Norton scans the Master Boot Record and so on during a Full Scan?

[rebeccaalleney]

Does Norton scans the Master Boot Record and so on like critical areas and boot sectors during a Full Scan?

[bjm]

@rebeccaalleney

Does Norton scans the Master Boot Record and so on like critical areas and boot sectors during a Full Scan?

Full Scan: Scans the entire computer that includes the boot records, files, and the running processes to which the user has access.
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v7786102

If you want to include the Rootkit scan, click Settings, and under Scan and Log Settings, toggle the option Include Rootkit scan (requires a computer restart) and click Apply.
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN

Rustock: Rustock is a well-known rootkit that targets Windows operating systems. It primarily focuses on infecting the Master Boot Record (MBR)—the area on a hard drive that stores the information required to start the device—and uses cover techniques to hide its presence from the operating system and security software.
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Mebroot: Mebroot infects the MBR on Windows systems. Hackers often distribute it through drive-by downloads or malicious websites. Mebroot is known for its ability to modify the MBR in a way that allows it to load before the operating system, making it difficult to detect and remove.
https://us.norton.com/blog/malware/rootkit

Learn more about Boot Time Protection
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/uk/home/current/solutions/v36662094

What is Boot Sector Virus
https://in.norton.com/blog/malware/what-is-boot-sector-virus-and-how-to-prevent-them