Warning from Kaspersky

[Dave Davison]

..........not checked with Snopes but seeing it is from Kaspersky it could well be kosher...
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/news ... le-malware
Cheers Dave.

[HansV]

It might be true, but I find it strange that a magazine that claims to give "Simple clear advice in plain English" doesn't bother to explain what "TDSS" and "TDL-4" are.

Moreover, we've heard similar stories several times during the last few years, and while malware is a serious problem (it is mostly produced and distributed by organized crime nowadays instead of by bored teenagers), the sky hasn't fallen yet.

[BobH]

I realize that malware has become quite sophisticated at hiding itself, but is it really possible to put a rootkit or any other malware on a computer that can remain completely undetected? I was never the best programmer (great system designer tho' ) yet I knew many and they could trap memory and reveal its contents. If what the mag is blabbing, then it seems that they are saying that artificial intelligence has been created.

I find that very, very difficult to digest - to say nothing of believing.

[viking33]

..........not checked with Snopes but seeing it is from Kaspersky it could well be kosher...
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/news ... le-malware
Cheers Dave.

I wouldn't lose any sleep over that article, Dave.
( I'm not a big fan of Snopes but even they don't mention it )

[Claude]

..........not checked with Snopes but seeing it is from Kaspersky it could well be kosher...
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/news ... le-malware
Cheers Dave.

Sounds to me as though the Kaspersky marketing department has gone a little bit viral, a great way to increase business I guess. For example, googleing tdsskiller gives them quite a good exposure.

Besides, even Microsoft tools can repair the MBR, but, seeing that it was on the internet, it must be true