One simple question for rootkit experts

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by Metting, Aug 14, 2006.

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  1. Metting

    Metting Registered Member

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    Hi

    I know that there are different kinds of rootkits working with different ways, but i still have an important question for me but a simple one for rootkit experts.

    Is it essential for a rootkit to install a service or driver to do it's work?

    or in other words ....

    If i can grant that neither services nor drivers can be installed on my machine without my permission, does this mean that no rootkit can be installed too?

    thanx
     
    Metting, Aug 14, 2006
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  2. Ilya Rabinovich

    Ilya Rabinovich Developer

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    There are ring-3 rootkits ITW - they don't need install driver.
     
    Ilya Rabinovich, Aug 15, 2006
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