Rootkits, Smarter Hackers Pose Growing Security Threats

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Rootkits, Smarter Hackers Pose Growing Security Threats
By Matt Hines
April 17, 2006

Based on a new study released by software maker McAfee's Avert Labs group, the technology used to cloak many different forms of malware, especially rootkits, is becoming increasingly complex and harder to detect....Kaspersky...said it identified specific three proof-of-concept attacks being tested out by hackers, at least one of which could pose a challenging risk to network defenders. The program reportedly locates itself in a computer's boot sector and gains control of the device prior to the launch of its operating system. Because the attack is introduced in this manner, Kaspersky said, the program is able to modify many operating system functions....While most anti-virus applications scan a computer's boot sector, the security company warned that it still be "extremely difficult" to detect any interception or substitution of system functions by the program.
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