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Re: How to Protect against Rootkits?
From: "Anthony Ettinger" <aettinger () sdsualumni org>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:35:33 -0800
spring ettinger # esearch rootkit [ Results for search key : rootkit ] [ Applications found : 1 ] * app-forensics/chkrootkit Latest version available: 0.45 Latest version installed: [ Not Installed ] Size of downloaded files: 39 kB Homepage: http://www.chkrootkit.org/ Description: a tool to locally check for signs of a rootkit License: AMS On 3/31/06, Yousef Syed <yousef.syed () gmail com> wrote:
Hi Guys, I have a question to which I'm having trouble finding a suitable answer. What precautions etc can a home user (or anyone else) take to protect against Rootkits http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-032006.html#00000841? Is it a simple case of don't open any dodgy attachements, or is there anymore to it? Is there any decent virus detect/cleaners out there? How about Sony DRM style Rootkits that arrive from a "trusted source"? I just want some ideas and Best Practices to adhere to in this regard. Thanx, ys -- Yousef Syed "One senior official said the consultancy 'doesn't have the greatest of reputations among civil servants. They come and state the bleeding obvious using Powerpoint'." --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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