Group items tagged

"This article will guide you a way to install and configure RKH (RootKit Hunter) in Linux systems using source code."

"A design flaw in the x86 processor architecture dating back almost two decades could allow attackers to install a rootkit in the low-level firmware of computers, a security researcher said Thursday. Such malware could be undetectable by security products."

"The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal of 2005-2007 concerns deceptive, illegal, and potentially harmful copy protection measures implemented by Sony BMG on about 22 million CDs. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software which provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. " [Source: arstechnica.com # ! … coming from one of the main #Malware #distributors… # ! :D [# Just one Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_BMG_copy_protection_rootkit_scandal] See on Scoop.it - The Benefits of Sharing]

"The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal of 2005-2007 concerns deceptive, illegal, and potentially harmful copy protection measures implemented by Sony BMG on about 22 million CDs. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software which provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. "

"A bug in the latest version of Apple's OS X gives attackers the ability to obtain unfettered root user privileges, a feat that makes it easier to surreptitiously infect Macs with rootkits and other types of persistent malware."

"A bug in the latest version of Apple's OS X gives attackers the ability to obtain unfettered root user privileges, a feat that makes it easier to surreptitiously infect Macs with rootkits and other types of persistent malware."

"The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) said Monday it's concerned that intellectual property pirates are being exposed to malware and other dangers" [ #! This is Really Funny # ! ... coming from one of the main #Malware #distributors... # ! :D [# Just one Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_BMG_copy_protection_rootkit_scandal] ]

"The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) said Monday it's concerned that intellectual property pirates are being exposed to malware and other dangers"