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Old 02-27-2007, 08:10 AM   #1
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LXer: What You Need to Know About Linux Rootkits.


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Overview A rootkit is a group of software tools which an attacker can use to hide their tracks. A rootkit can also contain software which allows the attacker to get root access and steal or remove files on a system. Another goal for a rootki...

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Another sad example of LX just passing through whatever "quality" stuff is out there. Both Afhrm and Synapsis are obscure and way old. Better recognisable examples are Adore-NG or Suckit. And FCOL RK detector isn't even GNU/Linux software.
 
  


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