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RE: Keen to test out root kits
From: "Matt Lyon" <themattlyon () hotmail com>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 20:47:05 -0800
I am keen to test out root kits on my lap-top. I've just discovered http://www.rootkit.com. Is it safe to install rootkits on my lap-top and it is not an opportunity for the writer to get back door access to my lap-top / home network?
Is it safe? If you can't read the code then you never know.If you want to play around with root kits then expect to reload the OS. That will be the only way you can get your system positively clean again. Plan for the worst to happen.. ie. It is actually a backdoor. So don't do anything online when you are using them. You should be able to do any tests on it you want from a home network.
Have fun.... After all it is only software.... Matt _________________________________________________________________Create your own personal Web page with the info you use most, at My MSN. http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200364ave/direct/01/
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Current thread:
- Keen to test out root kits Patrick Fong (Feb 13)
- Re: Keen to test out root kits Dedric Ramsey - Ramsey Consulting Svcs (Feb 16)
- RE: Keen to test out root kits Wolfgang Schramm (Feb 16)
- RE: Keen to test out root kits Mike (Feb 16)
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- Re: Keen to test out root kits Tom Stowell (Feb 16)
- RE: Keen to test out root kits Matt Lyon (Feb 16)
- RE: Keen to test out root kits Shawn Jackson (Feb 16)
- Re: Keen to test out root kits H Carvey (Feb 19)