Greetings,

I am wondering if you experts suggest that users scan for rootkits as one would for any malware as part of a routine maintenance protocol? If so, what applications would you recommend be used?

Best regards,
RL

Yes, and in fact everytime you get Microsoft Updates your box is scanned for well known rootkits.

I can hardly wait for the AVG Anti-Rootkit app to come out of beta since it's the most user friendly one I've seen to date.

Pretty sure the others have their own favorites.

The problem for now, with routine scans using rootkit detectors, is false positives and newbies who do not understand the results. For an advanced user this might be pretty simple, but for those who don't know it could be very difficult. You know that saying about something not being rocket science? Rootkits are rocket science, even for the experts.

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Microsoft MVP Consumer Security 2006, 2007 & 2008

Hi prince_Serendip Just out of genrel itnerest I havn't heard much about the AVG anti rootkit. How efective is it and will they bundle it with there AVG free AV program?

Thanks

Tib

Greetings,

Hi Tib,

Check this thread on AVG Ant-Rootkit here: /t165363-AVG_Anti_Rootkit_1_0_0_13_Beta.html for more info and the download link. Remember that it's a beta which means it's not ready yet for primetime, and there could be program bugs and problems.

Hi Ruylopez: We get people here who are simply curious and/or want to learn more. This is good but it's a far cry from full knowledge and understanding. We're working on it every day.

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Microsoft MVP Consumer Security 2006, 2007 & 2008

Greetings Prince Serendip,