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We've compiled a list of 10 free and paid alternatives to Rootkit Hunter. The primary competitors include TDSSKiller, GMER. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Rootkit Hunter and Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit, Sophos Virus Removal Tool, Chkrootkit. Also you can look at other similar options here: Security and Privacy Software.


Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

GMER is an application that detects and removes rootkits . It scans for: - hidden processes

Chkrootkit
Free Open Source

Chkrootkit is a Linux tool to locally check for signs of a rootkit. It contains:

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Rootkit Hunter, security monitoring and analyzing tool for POSIX compliant systems.

Rootkit Hunter Platforms

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Rootkit Hunter Overview

Rootkit Hunter is a POSIX system scanner for rootkits, backdoors and local exploits by running tests like:

- MD5 hash compare
- Look for default files used by rootkits
- Wrong file permissions for binaries
- Look for suspected strings in LKM and KLD modules
- Look for hidden files
- Optional scan within plaintext and binary files

Rootkit Hunter is released as GPL licensed project and free for everyone to use. Can be installed on macOS via Homebrew.

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Rootkit Hunter Categories

Security and Privacy Software

Rootkit Hunter Tags

rootkit-remover anti-rootkit anti-malware

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