More information about
XCP.Sony.Rootkit:
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware beta:
Quickly scan and
remove those versions of the Sony
XPC rootkit from your computer.
Symantec-Sony
root kit removal tool
Aliases
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SecurityRisk.First4DRM (Symantec)
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XCP.Sony.Rootkit (CA)
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RootkitRevealer (190 KB)-RootkitRevealer is an
advanced patent-pending root kit detection utility.
It runs on Windows NT 4 and higher and its output
lists Registry and file system API discrepancies
that may indicate the presence of a user-mode or
kernel-mode rootkit. The download link is at
the bottom of the page.
Process Explorer v9.25-Find out what files,
registry keys and other objects processes have open,
which DLLs they have loaded, and more. This uniquely
powerful utility will even show you who owns each
process. The download link is at the bottom of
the page.
What is rootkit technology? - Rootkits are a
technology that can hide any trace of themselves and
can hide other software, files, data, etc. that's
running on a PC. Therefore, rootkits compromise your
PC's security by enabling undetected access to it by
intruders.
How does it affect my computer?
- Rootkit technologies, like the one deployed by
Sony on some of its music CDs, can be abused by
malicious hackers to hide their own programs on your
computer without your knowledge. This makes it seem
as if attacks are coming from your PC not theirs.
Why would a reputable company, like Sony
use a rootkit?- Sony embedded rootkit
technology on its music CDs beginning in 2005 to
restrict illicit copying of music CDs. The rootkit
techniques make Sony's Digital Rights Management (DRM)
program virtually undetectable on Windows systems.
How do I uninstall it? - Even
sophisticated PC professionals have a hard time
removing Sony's rootkit manually. Fortunately, CA's
eTrustŪ PestPatrolŪ detects and removes Sony's
rootkit technology upon normal software installation
process.
Does eTrust PestPatrol remove Sony's
entire rootkit? - eTrust PestPatrol detects
and removes the harmful elements of Sony's rootkit
technology including:
- The Rootkit itself (that's the part that
hides files)
- The installer
- The patch installer
- The media player
CA is actively working towards giving PestPatrol
the ability to safely remove the entire rootkit
including the XCP.Sony.Rootkit portion. This
remaining feature of Sony's rootkit protects them
against music piracy. While this feature limits your
ability to share your Sony music, it does not
compromise your PCs security.
