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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'

Microsoft will update its security tools to detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when some music CDs are played.

Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'

Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that.

Sony settles 'rootkit' class action lawsuit

The record label agrees to offer U.S. customers money and free downloads to encourage them to replace CDs that secretly install software.

Sony settles with FTC in rootkit case

Sony BMG Music Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it has reached a proposed settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission over the controversial embedding of antipiracy software its CDs without users' knowledge.

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RootKit Hook Analyzer 3.02

Check and display rootkits that hook the kernel system services of your computer.

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