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Offline polonus

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Rootkit programs benefit from open source
« on: April 25, 2006, 08:35:38 PM »
Hi malware fighters,

Rootkit programs benefit from open source, read here:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/04/24/77521_17NNrootkitplugnplay_1.html
KernelMode Irc Bot was a good example.

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Re: Rootkit programs benefit from open source
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2006, 09:26:24 AM »
No wonder, since almost everyone benefits from open source  ;)