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QUESTION POSED ON: 27 January 2006
How can I check my system for rootkits? Is there a good tool I can use? Do they leave any signs, like running processes?

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Check out Sysinternals' RootkitRevealer and F-Secure's BlackLight. Even some anti-spyware programs can detect certain rootkits, so don't rule out some of those solutions.
For additional information, check out this rootkit detection IT checklist.

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