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Security Security Literacy Common Attacks and Defenses Get Off My Machine!

Indra Bergmans
Indra Bergmans
2,199 Points
Posted by Indra Bergmans
Indra Bergmans
2,199 Points

Rootkits

I have a question about rootkits. I use my Lenovo all the time. How do I know if a rootkit is used om my notebook? Is there a way to know?

Greetings Indra

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,708 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,708 Points

There are special programs for finding and removing rootkits. The most effective ones involve booting the machine from a separate media like a CD or USB stick so if a rootkit does exist, it does not have the opportunity to conceal itself by modifying the operating system.

Most anti-malware companies have a rootkit finder/remover as part of their standard package or available as an option.

Indra Bergmans
Indra Bergmans
2,199 Points
Indra Bergmans
Indra Bergmans
2,199 Points

Thank you Steven,

I'm going to look into it. Thanks.

Greetings Indra

Brendan Boyle
Brendan Boyle
18,233 Points
Brendan Boyle
Brendan Boyle
18,233 Points

Lenovo published a full list of affected machines on their website. The post has been deleted but I managed to find it on the Wayback Machine. You can check here to see if your computer is vulnerable.