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Is it possible to remove rootkits? Some say yes, and others say no. The people developing rootkits are smart and financially motivated to design rootkits that evade detection. So what's the answer?

November 26th, 2008
By Michael Kassner

Throughout my series about rootkits and botnets, I’ve been impressed by the number and quality of member comments, especially the ones discussing how to remove rootkits. Thinking about this led to one of my ah-ha moments; fortuitously I decided to listen and consolidate those real-world tips along with what I have gleaned from security experts.

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