I think it worked fine 15 years ago, but it dosn't work on any current version of Windows.WWGD said:What do you think of Mark Russinovich's Rootkit Revealer?
I think Norton, McAfee and other commercial protection software have become as obnoxious as some of the malware they are supposed to protect against. You don't need them...WWGD said:Do you think Norton's basic would provide similar ?
...unless you are the kind of person who clicks on suspicious links.WWGD said:I searched on YouTube only to get a suspicious link asking me to click.
I obviously didn't click on the link. Not quite that gullible.pbuk said:I think it worked fine 15 years ago, but it dosn't work on any current version of Windows.
I think Norton, McAfee and other commercial protection software have become as obnoxious as some of the malware they are supposed to protect against. You don't need them...
...unless you are the kind of person who clicks on suspicious links.
Windows Defender and the knowledge of how to change permissions for pop-ups in whatever browser(s) you use are all you should need. If you don't trust yourself when browsing then install VirtualBox or VMWare and browse in a virtual machine.
The SONY Rootkit Fiasco of 2005 refers to a major controversy where Sony BMG Music Entertainment included a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM) software on some of its music CDs. This software, known as a rootkit, was designed to prevent illegal copying of the CDs but was installed on users' computers without their knowledge and consent. It also created significant security vulnerabilities and was difficult to detect and remove.
The rootkit installed itself deeply into the operating system, hiding its presence and making it difficult to detect. It consumed system resources and created security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious software. Additionally, it often caused system instability and interfered with other legitimate software.
The rootkit was discovered by Mark Russinovich, a computer security expert, who was conducting routine tests on his system. He noticed unusual behavior and traced it back to the software installed by a Sony BMG CD. Russinovich publicly documented his findings in a blog post, which quickly drew widespread attention and outrage.
The public response was overwhelmingly negative, with widespread criticism of Sony BMG for compromising users' security and privacy. Several class-action lawsuits were filed against the company, and various state and federal agencies in the United States, as well as international authorities, launched investigations. Sony BMG eventually recalled the affected CDs and offered a program to remove the rootkit from users' computers.
The fiasco had several long-term impacts, including significant damage to Sony BMG's reputation and increased scrutiny of DRM practices across the industry. It also led to greater awareness of the potential risks associated with DRM technologies and contributed to a broader debate about consumer rights and digital privacy. The incident is often cited as a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of invasive DRM measures.