Publications

In this section, we are planning to list all the papers that we have published so far that are rootkit related.

Our Papers

Here is a list of rootkit analysis paper that we have written, just for you:

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Blogs

Update on Next Version of SpyDLLRemover
Nagareshwar Talekar
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:28:57 +0000

Here is the brief update on upcoming release of SpyDLLRemover.  Most of the major work highlighted in our previous blog post has been completed and only some final art work is left out. Below is the fresh glimpse of new banner which is going to replace old one.  Just being the old,  other reason for change [...]


Releasing Soon: New Version of SpyDLLRemover
Nagareshwar Talekar
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:16:44 +0000

We are vigorously working on next major version of SpyDLLRemover which will bring out the best changes that our users have been looking for since the beginning. We have received lot of feedbacks directly as well as through various forums mentioning about improvements in SpyDLLRemover. One of the most asked enhancement was the ‘Re-sizable Window feature’ [...]


Rootkit Analytics – The New Look
Nagareshwar Talekar
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:01:57 +0000

Rootkit Analytics has the new look and feel and not just that, we are now working on more stuff that would make it user friendly. We aren’t going to list each minute tweak, but there is a lot more to come. Hence, we would complete it all and keep you posted on any major update. [...]


StreamArmor – New Tool to Scan & Sweep Malicious Streams
Nagareshwar Talekar
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:59:08 +0000

StreamArmor (previously HiddenADSExplorer) is the sophisticated tool for discovering hidden alternate data streams (ADS) as well as clean them completely from the system. It’s advanced auto analysis coupled with online threat verification mechanism makes it the best tool available in the market for eradicating the evil streams. It comes with fast multi threaded [...]


Now Post Your Rootkit Queries on SpywareAnalytics Forum
Nagareshwar Talekar
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:06:19 +0000

Spyware Analytics Forum, the division of EvilFingers empire is released to public now. The main aim of this forum is to provide an interface for home & enterprise users to interact with security professionals. Most users do not really get a chance to directly interact with professionals who can really solve their issues. Spyware Analytics is [...]


Testimonials: Rootkit Analytics Tools
Nagareshwar Talekar
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:19:04 +0000

Rootkit Analytics has come up with a “Testimonials” section. This can be seen in our web portal, www.RootkitAnalytics.com: [Click on the above image to enlarge view] We welcome all our users to submit testimonials, as this would increase your visibility in our community and we provide Extended FREE Support* to these users. Enterprise Users: If you are using our [...]


HiddenADSExplorer – Update from Research Center
Nagareshwar Talekar
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:29:23 +0000

As our next tool, HiddenADSExplorer is moving towards the final beta stage, we bring you the latest update straight from our research center. HiddenADSExplorer is the first ever tool to not only scan for hidden streams but to explore, analyze and quickly detect hidden malicious content within the streams using the advanced analysis technique.  It is [...]


Ridgewood Cable & Rootkit Analytics – Extends Support
Nagareshwar Talekar
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:16:54 +0000

Hello Folks, Thank you for helping us by reading our stuff & using our tools. We are proud to say that we are extending our support to our first ISP Customer – Ridgewood Cable. Thanks to Joshua A. Coody for making this happen. We provide free support: to upgrade our tools to what you would like, if it [...]


Openings for Rootkit Analysts
Nagareshwar Talekar
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:34:09 +0000

Rootkit Analytics is seeking for Rootkit Analysts [volunteering] with varying skill-sets and at different levels to join our team.  As a Rootkit Analyst, you will be involved with: Detection, analysis and documentation of rootkits. What would a Rootkit Analyst do? A rootkit analyst would work on collection, research and analysis of rootkit samples. The analyst would be categorizing [...]


New SpyDLLRemover to Remove DLL from System Process
Nagareshwar Talekar
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:28:20 +0000

The newer version of SpyDLLRemover v3.2 now support removal malicious DLL from system processes on Vista/Win7 platforms. Starting with Vista, Windows has introduced the session separation feature which prevents processes in one session interacting with process in another session. Normally all system processes including services live in session 0. All user session starts with session 1. [...]

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Rootkits & Enterprise: Enterprise is a major victim to rootkits. What could rootkits do to them?[read more]

Rootkits & Home-users: Do home-users know the seriousness of rootkits? What should a home-user know about rootkits?[read more]

Rootkits & Information Warfare: What does the silent war of intelligence and national security, got to do with rootkit analysis?[read more]

Userland Rootkits: What should one know about userland rootkits?[read more]

Spy DLL Remover: Were you looking for a tool to detect userland rootkits in your Windows box?[read more]

Kernelland Rootkits: What should one know about kernelland rootkits?[read more]

ElfStat: ElfStat is a tool designed for detecting any kernel malware that modifies the text segment of the kernel in memory...[read more]

Syscall/Kernel function interception: This is a more stealth method of syscall hijacking without having to directly modify the syscall table; instead the first several bytes of the syscall are overwritten with a jump to the new code...[read more]

Syscall Interception: What should you know about Syscall interception by directly modifying the Syscall table?[read more]

KsiD [Kernel Symbol Interception Detection]: This tool is designed to detect kernel rootkits and kernel malware which hijack syscalls and kernel functions ...[read more]

IDT /dev/kmem rootkit method: This can be done using several methods including overwriting the first several bytes of the syscall with a jump to other code, or modifying the function pointers.[read more]

Hidden Process Detection: Hidden Process Detection [HPD] using Direct NT System Call Implemenation, PIDB (Process ID Bruteforce) method, CSRSS Process Handle Enumeration and other methods...[read more]

Hidden Registry Detection: Reason for Hiding the Registry Entries, Rootkit techniques to hide, and Detecting Hidden Registry Entries Using Direct NT System Call Method and Directly Reading Hives Method...[read more]

Hidden Service Detection: Hidden Rootkit Services Detection Methods...Enumerating Processes with 'NtControlPipe', Hook Bypass Method through Mapped Image, Services Enumerating Child Processes of Services.exe, Enumerating Services Registry Key...[read more]

Syscall Handler Checker [SHC]: This tool simply verifies whether or not the system call handler system_call() has been patched to call a phony sys_call_table. If a phony sys_call_table appears to be in use, a tool like elfstat can be used for further analysis...[read more]

Firmware Rootkits: Firmware is a small static code that runs on devices ranging from consumer electronics to anything that controls heavy machinery...[read more]

Hypervisor Rootkits: This comes under both firmware and hardware rootkits. The reason being, hypervisor is a virtual environment that runs on the hardware, but basically it is a firmware. Hence, we have drawn the line and dropped this rootkit in the firmware category of rootkits...[read more]

Publications: In this section, we are planning to list all the papers that we have published so far that are rootkit related.

Backdoor Ultimate Defender: In this paper (Backdoor.Win32.UltimateDefender.gtz - Reversing) we analyze install.exe that presents the typical structure of an Medium Evoluted Malware, with basical Obfuscated-Dummy Code...[read more]

Socialize: You could socialize with us by many ways...[read more]

About: Learn about rootkit analytics here...[read more]

Contact us: How can you reach us...[read more]

Our Team: Read more about the rootkit analytics team...[read more]

dwtf v1.0 dwtf is a DLL copying engine ... [read more]

StreamArmor StreamArmor is the sophisticated tool for discovering hidden alternate data streams (ADS)...[read more]

Exploring ADS Alternate Data Stream (ADS) is the lesser known feature of Windows NTFS file system which...[read more]

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Installations [from RootkitAnalytics.com]

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Spy DLL Remover61316
Stream Armor8531
Elfstat1680
KsiD1127
dwtf1033
SHC862

NOTE: Our tools are listed in many sites and torrents, which makes it hard for us to track all downloads. Hence, we are listing only the total installations from our website.

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