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rootkit
Pokémon-inspired rootkit attacks Linux systems
Provides backdoor and traffic-hiding capabilities.
Sep 6 2016 9:00AM
Rootkit targets 64-bit Linux platforms
Hides within kernel.
Nov 26 2012 12:51PM
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.
Nov 22 2012 6:20PM
DeepSafe reveals blue chip firms hit with dangerous malware
But McAfee gagged from disclosure.
Aug 29 2012 12:45PM
Prototype rootkit silently modifies Android apps
Replaces default web browser.
Jul 6 2012 7:00AM
Prototype rootkit silently modifies Android apps
Installed web browser replaced with keylogger doppelganger.
Jul 4 2012 10:43AM
Microsoft takes aim at rootkits, misses
Red Hat, Canonical raise objections at Linux.conf.au.
Jan 20 2012 11:02AM
BIOS rootkit attacks China
But attack scope is limited.
Sep 16 2011 7:23AM
Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'
Scan mistook folder of Slovene language files.
Apr 1 2011 5:49AM
Google in Android Market malware purge
Fifty impostors shown the door.
Mar 3 2011 10:19AM
Spam drops but exploits kits are on the rise
Malware and phishing to rise this year.
Feb 15 2011 10:26AM
Rootkit to blame for Windows blue screen
Patch not to blame.
Feb 19 2010 2:23PM
Zbot evades most anti-virus programs
Morphing and rootkit capabilities keep it in the wild.
Sep 17 2009 10:59AM
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.
Jun 4 2009 11:16AM
New variant of mebroot detected that is harder to find and destroy
The 'mebroot' rootkit has been recreated and is hitting computer hard drives.
Apr 15 2009 11:13AM
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.
Mar 27 2009 10:57AM
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.
Mar 27 2009 10:45AM
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.
Sep 6 2007 3:07PM
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.
Sep 3 2007 2:55PM
Experts warn of rootkit explosion
'Alarming increase' reported by PandaLabs.
Mar 9 2007 8:24AM
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