SysInternals Releases RootkitRevealer 260
Brian writes "In the wake of news that Microsoft is developing prototype software to detect rootkits, SysInternals has released a free rootkit detection tool named RootkitRevealer for all Windows systems NT4+. RootkitRevealer works by "comparing the results of a system scan at the highest level with that at the lowest level," and detects every known rootkit at rootkit.com. They also report that it is impossible to know for sure that a given system is clean from within it, but that defeating their tool would require a level of sophistication not yet seen. You can download RootkitRevealer."
Strange... (Score:5, Funny)
Probably nothing to worry about.
Bloated Software Giant Ahead of the Curve Again (Score:5, Funny)
Wow. Pop-up blocking, rootkit detection, basic network security... isn't it amazing how an enormous patent library and billions of dollars encourages so much innovation? It's like they're ten years ahead of everyone else.
Wait... no, the other way around...
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Rootkit? (Score:5, Funny)
So this is... (Score:5, Funny)
So this is a rootkit in itself.
I don't know that I'd trust Microsoft anymore than anyone else running rootkits on my ststem.
Looking forward... (Score:5, Funny)
What, until tomorrow?
LOL (Score:2, Funny)
So its kinda like telling my computer to turn its head and cough, right? *squeeze*
Netcraft has announced; "God exists" (Score:2, Funny)
Forget the vatican and mecca, point your browsers to http://www.sysinternals.com and pay homage.
Re:Strange... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:RootKit in windows? (Score:5, Funny)
For the same reason trackpads, wireless pointing devices, and such are called "mice", even though they look nothing like a mouse.... why solid state storage devices are called "flash disks" or "flash drives", even though there's nothing flat and circular in them and no moving parts... why the stuff in the middle of pencils is called the "lead", even though it's mostly graphite... why magazines featuring stories told with sequential art are called "comic books", even though they're usually not humorous.
Re:Rootkit? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:How do you REMOVE a rootkit? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:RootKit in windows? (Score:2, Funny)
In other news... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Rootkit? (Score:3, Funny)
Personally, if that occurs, I favor dynamite charges over either of the above.