arstechnica.com— Once caught, always a suspect? Yet another rootkit has been discovered in a Sony product, which just goes to show you: some might forgive, few forget.
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You're asking if you can hide files on an MP3 player?Good question. You can use it to hide any software on the thumbdrive, but can it be transferred to other devices?
What I am trying to say is that "rootkit" has negative, malware-type connotations. Just because some software hides itself from the OS does not make it malware. Period.
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You're asking if you can hide files on an MP3 player?Good question. You can use it to hide any software on the thumbdrive, but can it be transferred to other devices?
cquinndSep 3, 2007
No, iirc they admitted they had knowledge of that rootkit (as a copy-protection scheme on their music CDs), but were not aware of the full impact (and performance issues) it would cause on users computers. Which goes back to a comment grumpyrains made in this thread: (option #2)<a class="user" href="http://digg.com/security/Another_Sony_rootkit_worms_its_way_to_the_surface?t=8926986#c8928548">http://digg.com/security/Another_Sony_rootkit_worms_its_way_to_the_surface?t=8926986#c8928548</a>
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Yep, that's the Digg mantra, and why old stuff is repeated daily.
elipabstSep 3, 2007
Rootkits generally don't elevate privileges either. You usually already need to have root to install them. The ability to hide a folder is one extremely minor ability of a rootkit. It's like calling anything with a cupholder a car simply because cars have cupholders. Is it extremely stupid, yes. Does it use a technique employed by some rootkits, yes. Is it a rootkit, no. <a class="user" href="http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2006/rootkits.asp">http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2006/rootkits.asp</a>
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What I am trying to say is that "rootkit" has negative, malware-type connotations. Just because some software hides itself from the OS does not make it malware. Period.
Closed AccountSep 3, 2007
Im sorry this IS a rootkit, by definition. It is NOT a "rootkit", when one is referring to malware.
getatmediggSep 4, 2007
I remember when Sony used to be cool.
garyl2kDec 13, 2007
I still like sony but must admit they don't have the great style they used to always have, sad as I really like my PS3 but its taking them forever to get their act together with games and the developers.<a class="user" href="http://www.freegifts4you.co.uk">http://www.freegifts4you.co.uk</a>
furbtasticmanApr 1, 2008
They commentator who suggested that 90% of windows users don't know the implications of this is probably right. But by the same token, 89% of us would never ever have to worry about such a problem.<a class="user" href="http://www.gadgets4nowt.co.uk">http://www.gadgets4nowt.co.uk</a>