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Malware developers are deploying a new stealth technology. Michael Kassner interviews an expert who explains how some rootkits forge memory to outwit antimalware programs.

By Michael Kassner
May 2, 2011

Rachit Mathur, Senior Antivirus Researcher for McAfee, was investigating what he assumed to be a variant of the TDL3 rootkit, known for hiding the infamous Google Redirect Virus. But, it was acting weird. Mr. Mathur explains:

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