Global hooks, are they pre-infection of the rootkit or post-infection? If they can exist on any writable storage media: How many types of the WSM is there on my computer built in; How do I sanatize in this instance; How many of the WSM are long term vs. flushed per reboot? If I make backups of important files, like copying to CD, will the rootkit copy itself with the backup files?
2006-08-28 06:28:06 · 4 answers · asked by DeezNuts 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Suggest, first you disable System Restore until you get all of this resolved. Then after shutting down computer and waiting a couple of minutes, you could restart and re-enable your System Restore feature.
1)what is rootkit [Web Answer]
A rootkit is a set of software tools frequently used by a third party (usually an intruder) after gaining access to a computer system.
2)Recognizing and Recovering from Rootkit Attacks
(very good reading)
3)locally checks for signs of a rootkit
4)RootkitRevealer is an advanced rootkit detection utility.
5)Microsoft Worm Cleanser Goes Rootkit Hunting
6)Rootkit Removal Guide
7)Sophos Ships Rootkit Removal Tool
2006-08-28 11:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by FES 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not download and install "free" software, if it is not "open source".
Do not download "free" music, if it is not released under a "Creative Commons" license.
Do not buy CD's that have copy protection.
Google : "Sony debacle".
2006-08-28 17:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out this free anti-root kit software
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
This one also looks good, but its $20;
http://www.spotfree.net/rootout.html
2006-08-28 13:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by James A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windows defender claims to remedy that problem.
2006-08-28 13:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋