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  2. Rootkit - Wikipedia

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    A rootkit is a collection of computer software, typically malicious, designed to enable access to a computer or an area of its software that is not otherwise allowed (for example, to an unauthorized user) and often masks its existence or the existence of other software. [1]

  3. Sony BMG copy protection rootkit scandal - Wikipedia

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    In Italy, ALCEI (an association similar to EFF) also reported the rootkit to the Financial Police, asking for an investigation under various computer crime allegations, along with a technical analysis of the rootkit. [37] [38] The U.S. Department of Justice made no comment on whether it would take any criminal action against Sony.

  4. Extended Copy Protection - Wikipedia

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    It was used on some CDs distributed by Sony BMG and sparked the 2005 Sony BMG CD copy protection scandal; in that context it is also known as the Sony rootkit. Security researchers, beginning with Mark Russinovich in October 2005, have described the program as functionally identical to a rootkit : a computer program used by computer intruders ...

  5. Alureon - Wikipedia

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    Alureon (also known as TDSS or TDL-4) is a trojan and rootkit created to steal data by intercepting a system's network traffic and searching for banking usernames and passwords, credit card data, PayPal information, social security numbers, and other sensitive user data. [1]

  6. Mebroot - Wikipedia

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    Mebroot is a master boot record based rootkit used by botnets including Torpig.It is a sophisticated Trojan horse that uses stealth techniques to hide itself from the user. The Trojan opens a back door on the victim's computer which allows the attacker complete control over the computer.

  7. Blue Pill (software) - Wikipedia

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    Blue Pill is the codename for a rootkit based on x86 virtualization.Blue Pill originally required AMD-V (Pacifica) virtualization support, but was later ported to support Intel VT-x (Vanderpool) as well.

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  9. Category:Rootkits - Wikipedia

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