speaking of rootkits 1169
At the risk of possibly repeating an earlier posting ...
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Sophos has issued a tool which will detect the existence of Sony's DRM copy-protection on Windows computers, disable its "cloaking" function, and prevent that functionality from re-installing. The tool also detects versions of the Troj-Stinx Trojan horse which exploit the Sony vulnerability.
Troj-RKProc-Fam and Troj-Stinx disinfection instructions
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I've downloaded and virus-checked the RKPRFGUI file - no problems. I've run it, and the results are below FYI only. Admittedly, I don't use my computer to play CDs, so I didn't expect to have the tool find anything. A screen shot of the util is also included. Scanning two 40-gig drives took 5 minutes.
RESOLVE Version 1.07
Copyright (c) 2004, Sophos Plc, www.sophos.com
System disinfection for Troj-RKProc-Fam Data Version 1.01
System scan started at 22:01 on 11 November 2005
Checking services
Checking for files affected by Troj-RKProc-Fam
Scanning C: Scanning D: Scanning E:
Checking for Troj-RKProc-Fam in memory
Scanning C: Scanning D: Scanning E:
Checking for registry keys affected by Troj-RKProc-Fam
Sony backs off antipiracy technology in wake of complaints buttociated Press November 11, 2005 WASHINGTON - Stung by continuing criticism, the world's second-largest music label...
System scan finished at 22:06 on 11 November 2005
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said.