security issue help

[James Wilkinson]

Leon wrote:
> Here is the question: how can I check if my computer is compromised?
> Thank you.

One other piece of advice: try booting from the rescue CD or a live CD
to run the recommended programs. Most root kits are set to run at
bootup, and then try to hide themselves, a feat that is rather difficult
if you're booting from CD and not running anything from disk.

Hope this helps,

James.

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