feature request: rootkit detection on MSAS

[MSASFan]

I hope that MSAS will be able to detect spyware with
rootkit features on the final version or even beta 2. I
believe this type of threat will be found on new spyware
and it's going to be a threat.

Microsoft Antispyware really need a rootkit detection.

 

[Anonymous Bob]

I hope that MSAS will be able to detect spyware with
rootkit features on the final version or even beta 2. I
believe this type of threat will be found on new spyware
and it's going to be a threat.

Microsoft Antispyware really need a rootkit detection.

It has been reported elsewhere that MSAS will have rootkit
detection.

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1838294,00.asp

Bob Vanderveen

 

[Ron Chamberlin]

Hi,
At the start of the year, I predicted that the top problems this year would
be either RootKits or IM viruses. It appears that IM critters are winning
as they have had a 400% increase over last year.
The best way to avoid wrestling with a rootkit is to not get burned. I don't
think that MWAS should be given the full responsibility to do so. I like to
see machines that are running SP2, have Windows update in place, a firewall,
a router with NAT firewall if you are on high speed, a current, up to date
AV installed, and a dose of common sense between the keyboard and the chair.

Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP