Rootkits (subverted versions of originally legitimate hardware manipulation tools, and classified technically as trojans), can take a variety of approaches to clear up. This is because once inside a machine they hide in a number of places: the memory; the system registry; the M.B.R (master boot record); the A.P.I (application planning interface)… and they all …
All rootkits (hacking devices known as ‘trojans’) employ a wide range of disguises to avoid detection. They have ‘roots’ in the operating system kernel, and control capable of certain command functions, some that can even have the ability disable lesser anti-virus searches. Originally (first in the early ’90’s with Unix), the term ‘rootkit’ referred to …
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Blue Pill is at present a theoretical, conceptual rootkit (Trojan) that is claimed to be undetectable. The practical existence of this invader outside of laboratory/test conditions is in question, though security implementation is considering it as a possible and deadly threat, so it is wise to be aware of it. What is Blue Pill? It …
What Necurs Rootkit is, and How it Operates Necurs Rootkit (aka Rootkit.Necurs.Ib) is basically a trojan, designated as a rootkit, and is bad news for your system. This is because after infection it spreads roots across a whole operating system, making it very difficult to deal with. You need to remove Necurs Rootkit as soon …