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Pokémon-inspired rootkit attacks Linux systems
Provides backdoor and traffic-hiding capabilities.
Juha Saarinen
Sep 6 2016 9:00AM
Security
Rootkit targets 64-bit Linux platforms
Hides within kernel.
Danielle Walker
Nov 26 2012 12:51PM
Security
iFrame-injecting Linux rootkit found
The malware is targeting 64-bit Linux platforms and hid itself within the kernel, giving the rootkit advanced system privileges.
Danielle Walker
Nov 22 2012 6:20PM
Security
DeepSafe reveals blue chip firms hit with dangerous malware
But McAfee gagged from disclosure.
Darren Pauli
Aug 29 2012 12:45PM
Security
Prototype rootkit silently modifies Android apps
Replaces default web browser.
Darren Pauli
Jul 6 2012 7:00AM
Hardware
Prototype rootkit silently modifies Android apps
Installed web browser replaced with keylogger doppelganger.
Darren Pauli
Jul 4 2012 10:43AM
Security
Microsoft takes aim at rootkits, misses
Red Hat, Canonical raise objections at Linux.conf.au.
Sam Gentle
Jan 20 2012 11:02AM
Hardware
BIOS rootkit attacks China
But attack scope is limited.
Dan Kaplan
Sep 16 2011 7:23AM
Security
Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'
Scan mistook folder of Slovene language files.
Liam Tung
Apr 1 2011 5:49AM
Security
Google in Android Market malware purge
Fifty impostors shown the door.
Angela Moscaritolo
Mar 3 2011 10:19AM
Security
Spam drops but exploits kits are on the rise
Malware and phishing to rise this year.
Dan Raywood
Feb 15 2011 10:26AM
Security
Rootkit to blame for Windows blue screen
Patch not to blame.
Dan Kaplan
Feb 19 2010 2:23PM
Security
Zbot evades most anti-virus programs
Morphing and rootkit capabilities keep it in the wild.
Angela Moscaritolo
Sep 17 2009 10:59AM
Security
New variant of mebroot detected, as vendors criticised for inaction
Security vendors have been criticised for failing to react to the MBR rootkit and offer protection against it.
Dan Raywood
Jun 4 2009 11:16AM
Security
New variant of mebroot detected that is harder to find and destroy
The 'mebroot' rootkit has been recreated and is hitting computer hard drives.
Dan Raywood
Apr 15 2009 11:13AM
Security
New BIOS attack renders antivirus useless
A new form of attack that installs a rootkit directly onto a computer’s BIOS system would render antivirus software useless researchers have warned.
Iain Thomson
Mar 27 2009 10:57AM
Security
New BIOS attack renders antivirus useless
A new form of attack that installs a rootkit directly onto a computer’s BIOS system would render antivirus software useless researchers have warned.
Iain Thomson
Mar 27 2009 10:45AM
Security
Sony plans fix for 'rootkit' USB sticks
Sony is reportedly planning to issue a patch later this month which will remove software installed by its Micro Vault USB thumb drives.
Shaun Nichols
Sep 6 2007 3:07PM
Security
Sony halts production of rootkit USB sticks
Sony has ceased production of three Microvault USB memory key models that pose a potential security risk to Windows computers.
Tom Sanders
Sep 3 2007 2:55PM
Security
Experts warn of rootkit explosion
'Alarming increase' reported by PandaLabs.
Robert Jaques
Mar 9 2007 8:24AM
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