It's been like 3 days I know... the labors of work, it happens.
But I came across something that needs to be covered... badly.
In recent days I found a terribly damaged computer that was being used
(unknowingly) to push porn
(kiddie, the worst kind) and to steal the identity of the owner. Which brings me to today's subject,
Rootkits. You can't see them you can't stop the (with out the proper equipment) and you have no idea what they're doing when your looking. It's almost like a very scary and sick Santa Claus. The operator sees you but you can't see them.
Definition time.... A
rootkit is software that enables continued privileged access to a computer while actively hiding its presence from administrators by subverting standard operating system functionality or other applications. As I said before the owner of the process can see you but you can't see them... and they're taking stuff and moving terrible things in your computer.
Typically, an attacker installs a rootkit on a computer after first obtaining root-level access, either by exploiting a known vulnerability or by obtaining a password
(either by cracking the encryption, or through social engineering). Once a rootkit is installed, it allows an attacker to mask the ongoing intrusion and maintain privileged access to the computer by circumventing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. Knowing this now, I Direct your attention to the fact that it starts with cracking a password... either your email or your social page
(face book, twitter, etc.) or even your router... I suggest you look into my router blog post... prevention for this is on that.
But this brings me to the fact that your passwords need to be lengthy confusing and filled with numbers and letter to avoid cracking them... and never save any of them on your browser.... that is the easiest way to start the worst month of your life.
So let us get to the prevention parts... Firewalls are good but rootkit removers are good to have on hand for good measure, on top of the regular anti-virus software you should have. But for those who find out that it is too late to fix... hopefully you read my backing up post because you're going to have to reinstall everything once you're too far along. You will lose everything if you haven't backed it up. So now it's time to hand over my list of stuff you should have... you know the free stuff that can help!
Rootkit Revealer
And
Rootkit Buster
Are my only two choices in keeping you safe but if you go down to my previous posts you will find choices in firewalls. I suggest that you grab one and make it work for you, the more protection the better!!!
So I have to go back to work now but enjoy your safety!!
Because PC Safety is the best way to keep your identity!!!
