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Intel to Develop Hardware Rootkit Detection

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the safety-first dept.

Jack writes "ITO is running a story on Intel's latest initiative - a hardware rootkit detector: 'Intel is trying to eliminate the human factor when dealing with root-kits detection by developing a new hardware-based technique to discover and notify users when they are downloading unintentionally a root-kit to their computer.'"

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  1. trusted computing, surely by DaveCar · · Score: 5, Funny

    is this not just treacherous computing by another name? "You're downloading Debian?! That's not allowed! *bleep* *bleep* illegal operation *passing details to NSA*!"

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  2. Re: Intel to Develop Hardware Rootkit Detection by rbochan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Who will watch Intel then?

    Why... Sony, of course.

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    The American Dream isn't an SUV and a house in the suburbs; it's Don't Tread On Me.
  3. Article this translated use to what software? by dfjunior · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...dealing with root-kits detection...

    ...monitor persistently programs that might be affected of a malicious attack...

    ...doesnt expect its project to replace various protect software...

    The project is timidly scheduled...

  4. Re:Warning, Will Robinson by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Remember what the founding fathers said: "Those who give up essential memory bandwidth for temporary safety deserve neither."