"New Wiper Malware Impersonates Security Researchers as Prank"

Attackers are distributing MBRLocker malware to prevent a victim's computer from starting. The malware displays a message stating that two respected, well-known security researchers by the names of Vitali Kremez and MalwareHunterTeam executed it when they are not the ones behind the malware. MBRLocker infections have been used in Petya ransomware attacks. MBRLockers can also be used as destructive wipers to stop users from accessing their files. This incident brings further attention to the use of malware to ruin one's reputation. This article continues to discuss the new wiper malware, its distribution, how it is impersonating security researchers, and the recent rush in MBRLockers created to prank individuals. 

Bleeping Computer reports "New Wiper Malware Impersonates Security Researchers as Prank"