Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available?

Phonix56 · 06-02-2008, 09:41 AM

Hey,

I am currently re-installing computer security software for my computer that has been rebooted, I pretty much have everything except for one thing I had on my previous system, an anti-rootkit.

I remember AVG offered a free anti-rootkit a few months back, but I've heard it's no longer free. I also remember coming accross another free one from another brand, I'm just not sure where I found it as my bookmarks were also wiped, hehe.

So, I've come here today to ask if anyone can recommend a decent anti-rootkit, preferably free, I don't mind paying for one, but I would prefer one that's free, as long as it's up to a certain standard of quality.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

**Angelfire777** · 06-02-2008, 10:47 AM

Hi,

This one should help you:http://wiki.castlecops.com/Lists_of_...re_antirootkit

Phonix56 · 06-02-2008, 11:29 AM

Thanks alot, found quite a few :)

**Angelfire777** · 06-02-2008, 11:31 AM

You're welcome

Remember to be careful when using those advanced ARK tools like gmer, darkspy and icesword. They are very powerful.

Phonix56 · 06-02-2008, 11:46 AM

Any suggestions for basic anti-rootkit purposes? I'm not too experienced with these in-depth scanners, such as 'Rootkit Unhooker' which showed a Windows XP process in it's results.

**Angelfire777** · 06-02-2008, 11:51 AM

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The avast ARK tool and blacklight are probably the the easiest to use and they are good in detection.

06-02-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phonix56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 89 OS: Windows XP SP2	Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available? Hey, I am currently re-installing computer security software for my computer that has been rebooted, I pretty much have everything except for one thing I had on my previous system, an anti-rootkit. I remember AVG offered a free anti-rootkit a few months back, but I've heard it's no longer free. I also remember coming accross another free one from another brand, I'm just not sure where I found it as my bookmarks were also wiped, hehe. So, I've come here today to ask if anyone can recommend a decent anti-rootkit, preferably free, I don't mind paying for one, but I would prefer one that's free, as long as it's up to a certain standard of quality. Thanks to anyone who can help.

06-02-2008, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,581 OS: Vista	Re: Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available? Hi, This one should help you:http://wiki.castlecops.com/Lists_of_...re_antirootkit __________________ UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.

06-02-2008, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phonix56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 89 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available? Thanks alot, found quite a few :)

06-02-2008, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,581 OS: Vista	Re: Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available? You're welcome Remember to be careful when using those advanced ARK tools like gmer, darkspy and icesword. They are very powerful. __________________ UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.

06-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phonix56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 89 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available? Any suggestions for basic anti-rootkit purposes? I'm not too experienced with these in-depth scanners, such as 'Rootkit Unhooker' which showed a Windows XP process in it's results.

06-02-2008, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,581 OS: Vista	Re: Anti-Rootkits - Any free ones available? ..... The avast ARK tool and blacklight are probably the the easiest to use and they are good in detection. __________________ UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.