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For years, Linux and UNIX administrators have been dealing with the security threat posed by hacker rootkits. Now, Windows administrators must face the same concerns. Find out how to protect your systems by learning what a rootkit is and what it does.
Easily exploited vulnerabilities are a hackers favourite target. Use this updated SANS/FBI list of the top threats to Windows to find out where the hackers may be lurking.
A reincarnated version of the malicious program WinNuke has surfaced and can affect Windows NT, 2000, XP, and .NET by causing disruption and disablement of network communications.
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