Microsoft on 'rootkits': Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Tipstaff · Feb 17, 2005, 10:51 PM

Some people just don't know how bad it really is:

"Microsoft security researchers are warning about a new generation of powerful system monitoring programs, or "rootkits," that are almost impossible to detect using current security products and that could pose a serious risk to corporations and individuals."

"The kernel rootkits are invisible to many detection tools, including antivirus, host and network intrusion detection sensors (IDS) and antispyware products, the researchers said."

"In fact, some of the most powerful tools for detecting the rootkits are designed by rootkit authors, not security companies, they said."

Full article here:
InfoWorld

**MIG-31** · Feb 21, 2005, 03:08 PM

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Feb 17, 2005, 10:51 PM	#1
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	Microsoft on 'rootkits': Be afraid. Be very afraid. Some people just don't know how bad it really is: "Microsoft security researchers are warning about a new generation of powerful system monitoring programs, or "rootkits," that are almost impossible to detect using current security products and that could pose a serious risk to corporations and individuals." "The kernel rootkits are invisible to many detection tools, including antivirus, host and network intrusion detection sensors (IDS) and antispyware products, the researchers said." "In fact, some of the most powerful tools for detecting the rootkits are designed by rootkit authors, not security companies, they said." Full article here: InfoWorld __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Feb 21, 2005, 03:08 PM	#2
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