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Rootkits are virtually undetectable tools used by hackers to control your Windows systems. Learn how to prevent, locate and eliminiate these stealthy attacks in this learning center.
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Rooting out a rootkit

SearchWindowsSecurity.com staff (25 Jul 2005)

As if you didn't have enough to worry about with all the viruses, worms and spyware dilemmas plaguing your Windows environment -- now you have to think about rootkits. In this Windows Security learning center, learn everything you need to know about rootkits with our various articles, tips, and guides.

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NEWS:
>> The war against rootkits in the Windows enterprise (SearchWinIT.com) 22 Feb 2006
>> Will Vista mean victory in the war on rootkits? (SearchWinIT.com) 27 Feb 2006
>> Where are rootkits coming from? (eWEEK) 07 Dec 2005
>> What is a rootkit? (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 06 May 2005
>> How does an attacker install a rootkit? (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 06 May 2005
>> What are user-mode vs. kernel-mode rootkits? (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 06 May 2005
>> How can I detect and remove rootkits from Windows? (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 06 May 2005
ADVICE:
>> Prevention Guide: Detecting and removing rootkits in Windows
TIP :Rootkits are stealthy tools used by hackers to remotely control your Windows system, and chances are you won't detect the ...
>> Check IT List: Five steps for rootkit detection
TIP :Rootkit detection and removal is no easy task. Here are five steps to help you identify and prevent rootkits on your systems.
>> Manually detecting rootkits
TIP :Sometimes tools come up short. When they do it is just you against the hacker. Find out what techniques to use to manually ...
>> Searching for rootkits
ASK THE EXPERTS :How can I check my system for rootkits? Is there a good tool I can use? Do they leave any signs, like running processes?
>> Adware, rootkits and worms: Translating malware speak
TIP :If you have trouble differentiating between adware and spyware or viruses and worms, this tip is your malware rosetta stone. ...
>> Troubleshooting a Trojan rootkit
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have Windows XP Professional SP1. Trojan.rootkit.h keeps coming back after rebooting even though I have deleted its ...
LEARNING TOOLS:
>> Letter #8: Rootkits are killing us

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