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Start your free trialIndra Bergmans
2,199 PointsRootkits
I have a question about rootkits. I use my Lenovo all the time. How do I know if a rootkit is used om my notebook? Is there a way to know?
Greetings Indra
2 Answers
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsThere are special programs for finding and removing rootkits. The most effective ones involve booting the machine from a separate media like a CD or USB stick so if a rootkit does exist, it does not have the opportunity to conceal itself by modifying the operating system.
Most anti-malware companies have a rootkit finder/remover as part of their standard package or available as an option.
Brendan Boyle
18,233 PointsLenovo published a full list of affected machines on their website. The post has been deleted but I managed to find it on the Wayback Machine. You can check here to see if your computer is vulnerable.
Indra Bergmans
2,199 PointsIndra Bergmans
2,199 PointsThank you Steven,
I'm going to look into it. Thanks.
Greetings Indra