Ask your own question, for FREE!
Computer Science 21 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you see if there is a Rat in your computer? and i mean "rat" as in a program that takes control of your computer..

OpenStudy (rsmith6559):

Any decent program of that type would hide or take control of any process list, so trying to find it on a running computer is really difficult. The easiest way would be to study the boot sequence to see what is being started, and then check a checksum or hash of those binaries against known good binaries. The amount of effort involved make it simpler to wipe and redo the box.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!