Quantcast
Subscribe to magazine
 

Sophos Anti-Rootkit

Version: 1.1

Downloads Count: 45,582

License Type: Free

Price: Free

Date Added: Aug 31, 2006

Operating Systems: Windows XP

Author: Sophos

Recommend
this download?

Most Popular in Security

See more popular software»

 

Not a member? Register Now.

Add Your Review
Most recent User Reviews for Sophos Anti-Rootkit
  • Reviewed by: MichaelTsark

    06-06-2007

    Duration of ownership: 0 Days

    Strengths: Sounds good, but...

    Weaknesses: Their Privacy Policy.

    Overall Evaluation: A free rootkit detector with no strings attached sounds too good to be true and I started to register for the download but then decided to look-see their Privacy Policy first and according to their Privacy Policy there's two statements that especially worried me. 1) "You may unsubscribe from ALL Sophos mailing lists, with the exception of any emails regarding product updates, upgrades or renewals." If I un-installed their rootkit detection program and wanted nothing more to do with Sophos, does that mean I'd still be receiving some of their emails regarding product updates, upgrades or renewals for the rest of my life since there's no way to unsubscribe from them? And 2) They state: "...if you have requested not to receive email communication from Sophos, we MAY also share your contact information with third parties to ensure you also do not receive email communication from them on behalf of Sophos." They don't say they WILL definitely share your contact information with third parties to ensure you also do not receive email communication from them on behalf of Sophos, but rather that they only MAY. Does this mean to imply that perhaps they also MAY NOT which means I could still end up receiving unwanted spam from 3rd parties in the future, afterall, there's big money to be made in the selling of information to 3rd parties?

  • Reviewed by: LLAghost

    03-05-2007

    Duration of ownership: 1 Days

    Strengths: Fast scanning. Picks up the kits.

    Weaknesses: I was not able to remove the kits. The clean up checked items would not work. Could be because it would not let me check the items once the scan was done.

    Overall Evaluation: Great for detection, but failed miserably when I attempted to check items for deletion. I am sure there is an answer to this, and if there is, I would appreciste hearing about it.

People who downloaded this also downloaded:
Sponsored Links
 
You are browsing Security

Featured APC Accessories

  • APC Back-UPS ES Safeguards your equipment from damaging surges and spikes that travel along your utility & data lines.
  • APC SurgeArrest Performance Highest level of protection for your professional computers, electronics and connected devices, as well as provides surge protection.
PC World Related Content

PeerBlock Helps You Surf the Web in Secret

Take your system off the grid--as far as the bad guys are concerned--with free utility PeerBlock.

Expert FreeFixer Tool Removes Malware With A Little Help From Its Forums

Hunt for Trojans and other malware with free, professional PC analyzer FreeFixer.

Downloads FAQ

If you have questions about finding, downloading, or opening files in our library, you'll probably find the answers here.

Visit the Downloads FAQ »

Special Offer
special offer

Spysweeper 5.3

As the leading anti spyware product available, it detects and completely removes the nastiest spyware out there like Spy Lantern and Trojan Downloader LowZones."/>

More Information

PC World Community

Most Recent Threads