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Rootkit: A type of Trojan that keeps itself, other files, registry keys and network connections hidden from detection. It enables an attacker to have "root" access to the computer, which...; Full Rootkit Definition >>

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First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials: Microsoft's new anti-malware solution, Microsoft Security Essentials, is now available for free download to Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Security, Microsoft, Essentials, live, antivirus, rootkit, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Image galleries 2009-09-29
How desktop virtualization will end IT client hardware maintenance (and kill off Best Buy's Geek Squad): Blah, ha ha ha haOh yeah, I can just see my son playing Garry's Mod on a virtual desktop. Blah, ha, ha, ha.... Yeah, right.Oh, oh, and I can just see virtualizing several thousand clients, all churning their spreadsheets, personal databases, e-mail, web browsers, compilers, graphics programs.There's a reason...; Tags: Rootkits, PRODUCTIVITY, Virtualization, Desktops, Best Buy Co. Inc., Geek Squad, rootkit, desktop virtualization, computer, desktop, information technology; Discussion threads 2009-08-28
Advanced Mac OS X rootkit tools released: AHA!! This proves that OS X is immune[i]Dai Zovi described the tools as "non-hostile proof of concept" that are not suitable for use in actual rootkit or offensive tools.[/i]Aha!! This proves that OS X is immune to rootkits.Too badMacOS is not immune from idiots. ho wait... if it was the...; Tags: Rootkits, Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, rootkit, tool; Discussion threads 2009-08-12
Absolute Software downplays BIOS rootkit claims: Absolute Software downplays BIOS rootkit claimsDenies any wrongdoing, surprise there ...Not likely they would come out and just admit that there software is a giant bleeding hole, would they?Every HP and Dell our company owns is on that list, and it's making our top management VERY UNHAPPY. And the fact...; Tags: Rootkits, Auto-Complete, Absolute Software, rootkit claim, BIOS rootkit claim, BIOS, rootkit; Discussion threads 2009-08-05
Black Hat recap podcast: SSL, SMS, BIOS rootkits: Black Hat recap podcast: SSL, SMS, BIOS rootkitsVirushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6_4hBhJGoAVeriSign Responds to Black HatTim Callan, vice president of product marketing at VeriSign, responds to these Black Hat presentations in his new SSL blogpost:https://blogs.verisign.com/ssl-blog/2009/07/busy_day_at_black_hat.phpHe fills some of the holes that these researchers dug.Also, VeriSign issued a press pelease confirming that all SSL and...; Tags: SSL/TLS, Authentication/Encryption, Rootkits, Podcasts, Network security, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, SECURITY, Black Hat, SSL, VeriSign Inc., rootkit, SMS, BIOS, podcast; Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Researchers find insecure BIOS 'rootkit' pre-loaded in laptops: Researchers find insecure BIOS 'rootkit' pre-loaded in laptopsThe BIOS is really deep!You'll never get this virus out.Nobody will let you into the BIOS!You know, these things shouldn't be in the BIOS itselfThey should be on a SEPARATE chip with authentication necessary to write to it.; Tags: Rootkits, BIOS, rootkit, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2009-07-30
An open source rootkit kit: An open source rootkit kitOh my God!This is as scandelous as giving food to the starving instead of selling it to them.How "un-American"!; Tags: open source rootkit kit, open source; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Linux under attack: Compromised SSH keys lead to rootkit: Linux under attack: Compromised SSH keys lead to rootkitLinux under attack: Compromised SSH keys lead to rootkitLOL! And the hits to linux just keep coming! So thats 4 different incidents within a week's time of how badly linux sucks. Poor linus must be hiding under his bed trying...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Rootkits, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, SSH, attack, Compromised SSH, Compromised, Microsoft Windows, rootkit, security; Discussion threads 2008-08-26
Cisco confirms possibility of IOS rootkits: Cisco confirms possibility of IOS rootkitsSecurity Breach: Cisco is now owned by the Red Chinese Army'nuf said; Tags: Rootkits, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco IOS, rootkit; Discussion threads 2008-05-28
Security Researcher to release Cisco rootkit at EUSecWest: Security Researcher to release Cisco rootkit at EUSecWestRootkit on a RouterThis could be interesting... Cisco likes to put voice on a router, too! I can just imagine the trouble someone could cause with this one.All your eggs in one basket is a bad idea.RE: Security Researcher to release Cisco rootkit...; Tags: Rootkits, Routers & switches, Cisco Systems Inc., router, EUSecWest, rootkit, security; Discussion threads 2008-05-15
Trick or treat: AIM worm delivers backdoor, rootkit and adware: Trick or treat: AIM worm delivers backdoor, rootkit and adwareRe: Aim wormhttp://www.analogstereo.com/ferrari_328_owners_manual.htmRE: Trick or treat: AIM worm delivers backdoor, rootkit and adwarehttp://www.analogstereo.com/ferrari_328_owners_manual.htm; Tags: Rootkits, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, AIM worm, Trick-or-Treat, worm, rootkit, AOL Instant Messenger, adware; Discussion threads 2008-05-04
Mark Russinovich on rootkits in commercial software: Mark Russinovich on rootkits in commercial softwareRe: Rusinovichhttp://www.analogstereo.com/lamborghini_owners_manual.htmRE: Mark Russinovich on rootkits in commercial softwarehttp://www.analogstereo.com/lamborghini_owners_manual.htm; Tags: Rootkits, Tools & Techniques, Mark Russinovich, commercial software, rootkit, software; Discussion threads 2008-05-04
Microsoft acquires rootkit specialist Komoku; DoD now a customer: Microsoft acquires rootkit specialist Komoku; DoD now a customerAs if we didn't already have enoughRootkits, spyware, and Trojans from Microsoft.Maybe now they can perfect them so the "user" doesn't even know they're there.Couldn't just by Sony's rootkit tech, MSand I was just settling down with the comfort of Google probably...; Tags: Rootkits, rootkit, Microsoft Corp., U.S. Department of Defense; Discussion threads 2008-03-20
Is there a rootkit stashed in your boot record?: Is there a rootkit stashed in your boot record?You mean Apple Macs aren't affected?Fascinating. This has been 'known about for some time', Windows 2K affected, XP is affected, Vista partially affected, Apple Mac NOT affected. Imagine that, yet another security drop off which only affects Microsoft Windows. Vista, the OS...; Tags: Rootkits, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), BIOS, Operating systems, rootkit, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, MBR; Discussion threads 2008-01-09
Safe'n'Sec Personal Pro + Rootkit Detector + Anti-Virus Scanner 3.470 (Windows): The product includes SafeÃ¢Â€Â™nÃ¢Â€Â™Sec Pro basic version, Rootkit Detector module and an option of programs and documents scanning for known viruses presence with Dr.Web antivirus scanner. In addition to basic SafeÃ¢Â€Â™nÃ¢Â€Â™Sec Pro options (computer protection form new viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware, hacker attacks) Dr.Web antivirus scanner allows detecting files infected...; Tags: Antivirus, Microsoft Windows, Rootkit, Virus, S.N.Safe&Software, Antivirus Scanner, Scanners, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Security, Hardware, Peripherals; Software downloads 2007-12-07
QuickTime zero-day attacks intercepted: QuickTime zero-day attacks interceptedThis anti-Apple bias must stopThis story is false. It must be false because the Apple zealots have always told us that Apple is better than Microsoft because Apple patches [b]before[/b] there are exploits in the wild and here we have yet another case where ZDNet is reporting...; Tags: Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, rootkit, Norton Co., Apple Inc., Symantec Corp., exploit, Apple QuickTime, virus, Microsoft Windows, zero-day bug; Discussion threads 2007-12-03
Sony pleads innocent in latest rootkit fiasco: Sony pleads innocent in latest rootkit fiascoToo many screwups for Sony latelyI used to be a HUGE Sony Fan. Every piece of electronics in my home used to be Sony. Stereo, amps, CD, DVD, TV, everything. Now, I have one clock radio, and if it goes out...; Tags: Rootkits, rootkit, Sony Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-08-31
Sony Rootkits = Trouble (again!): Sony Rootkits = Trouble (again!)Getting the lesson across...IANAL, but my reading of the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act says that at least the first of the Sony rootkit episodes is a serious felony. Since Kaspersky documented that many DOD computers were in fact involved, someone at...; Tags: Rootkits, Microsoft Corp., rootkit, Sony Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-08-29
Sony + Rootkits = Trouble (again!): Somebody over at Sony must have a thing about rootkits because once again the company is caught trying to cloak files on systems using what security company F-Secure describe as "rootkit-like behavior."Â This time the product afflicted is Sony's MicroVault USM-F fingerprint reader software that is supplied with fingerprint-protected USB...; Tags: Sony Corp., Directory, Rootkit, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-08-29
News to know: Sony rootkit redux; Oracle SaaS; Cracking open the Wii: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Rootkit-like behavior found on Sony fingerprint reader.Firefox or IE? Strange answer to security question. Galleries: How to use Internet Explorer and Firefox securely.Phil Wainewright: Oracle's misconceived SaaS strategy.Yahoo files to dismiss China human rights suitMary Jo Foley: New Microsoft-commissioned studies are busting out all over. Microsoft...; Tags: Sony Corp., Facebook, Software-as-a-service, Gateway Inc., Oracle Corp., Rootkit, Nintendo Wii, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-28