Where are Rootkits Coming From?

Vikingod · Dec 8, 2005, 02:34 PM

The sharp rise in rootkit detections on Windows machines is a direct result of adware/spyware vendors using sophisticated techniques to hide processes and prevent uninstallation, according to anti-virus vendor F-Secure Corp.

The Finnish company, which ships an anti-rootkit scanner in its security suite, has identified ContextPlus, Inc., makers of the Apropos and PeopleOnPage adware programs, as the company responsible for a large number of stealth rootkit infections.
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Iria · Dec 8, 2005, 02:51 PM

I'm guessing the article is asking where besides Sony BMG

EcPercy · Dec 8, 2005, 06:13 PM

I wonder how many of these companies will be sued?

I hate spyware just as much as the next person, but not only are they installing programs without your permission they are stealthing these programs too. That in itself let's me know that these companies realize they are doing something wrong. If it wasn't wrong then they wouldn't need to hide the programs/processes.

Dec 8, 2005, 02:34 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Where are Rootkits Coming From? The sharp rise in rootkit detections on Windows machines is a direct result of adware/spyware vendors using sophisticated techniques to hide processes and prevent uninstallation, according to anti-virus vendor F-Secure Corp. The Finnish company, which ships an anti-rootkit scanner in its security suite, has identified ContextPlus, Inc., makers of the Apropos and PeopleOnPage adware programs, as the company responsible for a large number of stealth rootkit infections. __________ Read More / Source: eWEEK

Dec 8, 2005, 02:51 PM	#2
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	I'm guessing the article is asking where besides Sony BMG

Dec 8, 2005, 06:13 PM	#3
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	I wonder how many of these companies will be sued? I hate spyware just as much as the next person, but not only are they installing programs without your permission they are stealthing these programs too. That in itself let's me know that these companies realize they are doing something wrong. If it wasn't wrong then they wouldn't need to hide the programs/processes.