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RE: computer with rootkit?
From: "Joe DeMarco" <demarcoj () comcast net>
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:47:35 -0400
Dan you are exactly right. I have spent the better half of ten years learning and cleaning all types of malware/virus's but in the end I don't have the luxury nor do my customers, of the time it takes to remove rootkit issues. My experience is that there are always issues afterwards therefore wipe and start fresh. I can rebuild any PC back to near state with no issues to worry about in about 1.5 hours. -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Dan Lynch Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:34 PM To: security basics Subject: RE: computer with rootkit?
Repairing a rootkit infection is not that difficult. I've been reverse engineering them for years. Those who have suggested a reinstall should be ashamed.
Really? It would take at least a few hours to clean as you described, more for someone unfamiliar with the tools and procedures. While the process may be educational, the result is not entirely reliable. Re-imaging a machine to a standard install can be done in 15 minutes. Unless the system is highly customized, or a standard image isn't available, cleaning off an advanced rootkit is nearly always a waste of time. Dan Lynch, CISSP Information Technology Analyst County of Placer Auburn, CA
-----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Jamie Ivanov Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:36 AM To: Brian Rogalski; listbounce () securityfocus com; security basics Subject: Re: computer with rootkit?
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- Re: computer with rootkit?, (continued)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Predrag Petrovic (Sep 28)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Francois Yang (Sep 28)
- RE: computer with rootkit? Steven Marco (Modern Compliance Solutions) (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Francois Yang (Sep 28)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 28)
- RE: computer with rootkit? Brian Rogalski (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 29)
- Re[2]: computer with rootkit? Adam Pal (Sep 29)
- Re: Re[2]: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 29)
- RE: computer with rootkit? Dan Lynch (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 29)
- RE: computer with rootkit? Joe DeMarco (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 29)
- RE: computer with rootkit? Dan Lynch (Sep 30)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Security (Sep 30)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jeff Stebelton (Sep 30)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Predrag Petrovic (Sep 28)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Ansgar Wiechers (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Jamie Ivanov (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Ansgar Wiechers (Sep 29)
- RE: computer with rootkit? Mikesch, David A (Sep 30)
- Re: computer with rootkit? Francois Yang (Sep 29)
- Re: computer with rootkit? rogue5 (Sep 29)