Security researchers have discovered a new type of rootkit they believe will greatly increase the difficulty of detecting and removing malicious code.
The rootkit in question, called Backdoor.Rustock.A by Symantec and Mailbot.AZ by F-Secure, uses advanced techniques to avoid detection by most rootkit detectors.
The rootkit is "unique given the techniques it uses," Symantecs Elia Florio wrote in a recent analysis. "It can be considered the first-born of the next generation of rootkits."
Rustock.A uses a mixture of old techniques and new ideas to make it "totally invisible on a compromised computer when installed," including a beta version of Windows Vista, Florio wrote.
Tools: Post a comment | Link to this news item | Send to a friend | Submit News
Error: You are not logged in.
In order to leave comments to news articles you must be a Cyber Tech Help Member.
Registration is completely free!
Register to become a member
Along with access to leave comments to news articles you will be able to ask any computing questions you might have on the Cyber Tech Help Forums.
