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| Panda's Anti-Rootkit Technology in Titanium and Platinum 2006 Panda has innovative anti-rootkit technology to combat the silent epidemic of targeted attacks and cybercrime. Panda's security solutions against viruses, spyware, hacking tools, etc., Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware and Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security, now include a new anti-rootkit technology that scans and detects suspicious processes hidden in memory. This technique is frequently used by rootkits, programs used to hide malicious code. This malicious tool enables cybercrime, viruses and Trojans to remain undetected by antivirus solutions. All users of Panda Titanium and Platinum 2006 products will receive the free software update which includes the anti-rootkit technology. Users of previous versions of Titanium and Platinum can update at: http://www.pandsoftware.com/renewals. Rootkits are used by cybercriminals who are paying hackers to create this type of application. They then test them against all antivirus engines to ensure that nothing is detected. This business model, in which hackers and malware creators seek profit rather than fame, has become an emergent trend. By using rootkits, the hidden code can then operate maliciously without the knowledge or consent of the user, and without interference from a traditional antivirus solution. As a consequence, a user could be oblivious to malware activities on their computer, such as sending spam and launching denial of service attacks. With technologies specifically designed to detect this type of application, such as those included in Titanium and Platinum, rootkits and the malware they are hiding can be removed, thereby ensuring users' privacy and security. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |