Holy Father on rootkit writing for fun, profit

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For-Profit Educators' Holy Grail

For-Profit Educators' Holy Grail 09/22/2004 12:27 PM
H.R. 4283 is the answer to for-profit educators' prayers.

Holy Dichotomy! Writer Calls iPod
'World's Most Elegant' Nine Days After
Writing Dell DJ 'Surpassed' iPod

Holy Dichotomy! Writer Calls iPod
'World's Most Elegant' Nine Days After
Writing Dell DJ 'Surpassed' iPod 12/09/2003 07:29 PM
(MacDailyNews via MyAppleMenu)

Holy Bestseller, Holy Sequel

Holy Bestseller, Holy Sequel 05/20/2004 11:37 AM
The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown says he considered including another theory in the book that would have inflamed Christians even more than the notion that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and made babies. What if Jesus survived the crucifixion? According to this AP Article, "Brown said the theory is backed by a number of 'very credible sources,' but that he ultimately decided it was too flimsy." I'm burned out on the whole Holy Blood, Holy Grail trip though. Brown's next book, set in Washington, revolves around the Masons! Apparently, the dust jacket of The Da Vinci Code contains a clue about the sequel. Link

Holy Vandals, Holy Grail

Holy Vandals, Holy Grail 05/21/2004 11:17 AM
An historic monument in central England that may hold the key to the location of the Holy Grail was damaged by vandals on Tuesday. The BBC reports that "a gang of youths climbed on top of The Shepherd's Monument at Shugborough Hall" and started smashing away.

"The Shepherd's Monument is of international importance, both as a work of art and because of the legend that a baffling inscription on the monument provides clues to the true location of the Holy Grail," said the home's general manager Richard Kemp.

Interestingly, the vandalism came on the heels of a visit by former code-breakers from War II intent on cracking the 10-letter puzzle. The Shepherd's Monument is discussed in depth in the book Holy Blood, Holy Grail, inspiration for The Da Vinci Code. Link to a National Public Radio piece about the code-breakers. Li nk to the BBC story on the vandalism. (Thanks, Kev!)

Rootkit Hunter 1.00 RC1

Rootkit Hunter 1.00 RC1 12/07/2003 11:35 AM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.7

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.7 08/29/2004 08:49 AM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.00 RC2

Rootkit Hunter 1.00 RC2 12/15/2003 11:34 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.0.7

Rootkit Hunter 1.0.7 04/27/2004 04:02 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Revealer

Rootkit Revealer 03/25/2005 11:42 PM

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.0

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.0 06/22/2004 04:00 AM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.2

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.2 07/14/2004 05:05 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.4

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.4 08/07/2004 10:25 AM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.0.8

Rootkit Hunter 1.0.8 05/10/2004 04:28 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.6

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.6 08/18/2004 02:41 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.8

Rootkit Hunter 1.1.8 09/12/2004 12:44 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

Rootkit Hunter 1.00 RC3

Rootkit Hunter 1.00 RC3 12/20/2003 06:11 PM
A file scanner for rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.

The rootkit menace

The rootkit menace 03/14/2005 04:51 PM
Although I didn't attend this session by two Microsoft program managers at RSA 2005, IDG News Service did and filed a chilling report. Rootkits are bad news. They give added incentive (as if any were needed) to organizations to apply...

Is there a rootkit hunter in your
arsenal?

Is there a rootkit hunter in your
arsenal? 04/09/2004 04:04 PM
It's been about three years since I woke up one morning and discovered my Web/mail server was rooted. Thinking back, I must have assumed that just running Linux was enough to keep me out of harm's way. These days I am not so cocky. I try to keep current with security patches for the apps I run. I don't run services I don't need or use. And there is a firewall between me and the wild. One thing I haven't made a part of my regular routine -- not yet, at least -- is checking for rootkits on a regular basis. That may be about to change, since I found a nifty little project called rootkit hunter.

Rootkit Hunter 1.2.3 (Default branch)

Rootkit Hunter 1.2.3 (Default branch) 03/22/2005 04:18 PM
Rootkit Hunter scans files and systems for known and unknown rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers. The package contains one shell script, a few text-based databases, and optional Perl modules. It should run on almost every Unix clone.

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Changes:
Whitelisting was added for hidden files and directories. Support for SuSE 9.2 (64 bits) was added. The manpage was updated. The package database and MD5 hash database were updated. The installer was improved, and some small bugs were fixed.

Rootkit Hunter 1.2.2 (Default branch)

Rootkit Hunter 1.2.2 (Default branch) 03/19/2005 03:22 AM
Rootkit Hunter scans files and systems for known and unknown rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers. The package contains one shell script, a few text-based databases, and optional Perl modules. It should run on almost every Unix clone.

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Changes:
This release adds support for Mandrake 10.1 and RHEL WS release 3. It fixes some small problems and improves/cleans up the source code.

Database rootkit menace looms

Database rootkit menace looms 04/04/2005 04:38 AM
Check against delivery

Microsoft Worm Cleanser Goes Rootkit
Hunting

Microsoft Worm Cleanser Goes Rootkit
Hunting 04/13/2005 08:25 PM
The tool, which removes malicious software from Windows, can now detect Hacker Defender, a rootkit program popular among malicious hackers.

Rootkit Web sites fall to DDOS attack

Rootkit Web sites fall to DDOS attack 04/11/2005 05:03 PM
Two prominent Web sites that specialize in remote access software known as "rootkits" have been taken offline by a large distributed denial of service (DDOS) attack. The take-down was allegedly ordered by a shadowy group of hackers and rootkit authors who took offense to criticisms of their software posted on the sites.

New release of Patchfinder2 (windows
rootkit detector)

New release of Patchfinder2 (windows
rootkit detector) 01/19/2004 03:07 PM
Joanna Rutkowska (Jan 18 2004)

Bad Writing = Good Writing?

Bad Writing = Good Writing? 10/30/2003 11:56 PM
Bad Writing = Good Writing? The academic journal Philosophy and Literature used to hold a "Bad Writing Contest" to ridicule dense, unreadable academic prose... but a new book argues headache inducing sentences are necessary to express subtle theoretical points.

Rootkit Web Sites Fall to DDoS Attack
(PC World)

Rootkit Web Sites Fall to DDoS Attack
(PC World) 04/11/2005 07:37 PM
PC World - Denial of service follows criticism of some software authors' products.

Philips returns to profit in first
quarter, sees full-year profit (AFP)

Philips returns to profit in first
quarter, sees full-year profit (AFP) 04/13/2004 11:29 AM
AFP - Philips, Europe's largest electronics company, said it had returned to profit in the first quarter, driven mainly by strong demand for computer chips and liquid crystal display (LCD) screens, and forecast a positive 2004.

Toshiba's operating profit surges, net
profit falls on heavier tax

Toshiba's operating profit surges, net
profit falls on heavier tax 01/29/2004 09:58 AM
AFP via Yahoo! Jan 29 2004 12:05PM GMT

Not-for-profit versus for-profit economy

Not-for-profit versus for-profit economy 01/07/2004 04:28 PM

Today's Boston Globe carries two contrasting front-page stories.  "As economy gains, outsourcing surges" talks about how American workers at for-profit companies must compete with 84 million Filipinos, many of whom are well-educated, speak good English, and are delighted to work for $300/month.  Things are looking more cheerful for U.S. workers in the not-for-profit sector.  A front-page story on Boston University's search for a new president revealed that the school decided to pay Dan Goldin $1.8 million in exchange for... not working at all.  Considering that Mr. Goldin had yet to start his job, that's a pretty good hourly rate.  You could hire a staff of 45 Filipino engineers for ten years with that $1.8 mil!

[Update:  the Globe runs a three-article series on "the white collar job migration".  Article 2 is "US workers see hard times" and includes a quote from a venture capitalist: "Right when you think about Employee 11, you should think about India.  My view is you should not start a company from scratch in the United States ever again.''  Article 3 is "US business students find opportunity is global" and talks about how MBAs are adapting.  A more interesting article appears in the same issue, November 4, "As work shifts, internship in India the new rite of passage" and starts with "An increasing number of US students are going to India to intern at top information technology services firms or to participate in tours that allow them to network with the country's corporate elite."  The American interns, most of whom are MBAs or MBA students, get paid about $350/month (compared to their old internships of $7000/month in the U.S.).]

Holy cow!

Holy cow! 05/09/2004 06:26 PM
This wonderful life

Holy DVD!

Holy DVD! 09/01/2004 09:48 AM
The Passion of the Christ is a hot DVD, even if the film studios were cast as doubting Thomas' understudies.

Holy Day

Holy Day 04/12/2005 05:04 PM
Holy Day Monsignor Moose informs all G-d fearing Americans that Wednesday, April 13th is the most sacred day in the Republican moral calendar. Brothers and Sisters and all ye of faith, fall to your knees and genuflect at the altar of the almighty dollar! This is a time for deep and reflective prayer. For tomorrow, the Godly Republican Cardinals will gather in the House to provide eternal life for the blessed sacrament of the GOP - the permanent elimination of the estate tax for the ultra-wealthy.

HP profit rises on server, PC sales;
Nextel's sales up; Wal-Mart profit up;
CEO bullish for 2004

HP profit rises on server, PC sales;
Nextel's sales up; Wal-Mart profit up;
CEO bullish for 2004 02/19/2004 07:33 PM
Forbes Feb 19 2004 11:18PM GMT

The right-wing holy war

The right-wing holy war 03/22/2005 09:14 PM
The ever-tasteful Family Research Council uses Osama bin Laden to elucidate its position on Terri Schiavo.

Holy Lexicon!

Holy Lexicon! 04/29/2004 01:19 PM
KAA-WHUUMPH! GGGRRRAAA! WHAM! A strange collection of comic book words, and citations as to just what comic they came from.

Oh holy crap...

Oh holy crap... 03/12/2003 10:16 PM
MacFixIt - Camino nightly builds may not be as stable “We’re seeing lots of feedback from people that are surprised the current Camino nightly builds aren’t as stable as the ones leading up to the 0.7 milestone. This is to...

Church of the Holy Cow

Church of the Holy Cow 12/15/2003 02:29 AM
Nigerian Email Scam Gone Wrong • Evangelist Ojukwu Damisa contacted a fictitious American pastor--Father Ted Crilley of the "Church of the Holy Cow"-- in search of donations. Though Father Crilley's prank response has become a familiar Something Awful-style troll, it's always funnier when there are pictures involved.

Holy Microsoft!

Holy Microsoft! 10/31/2002 10:23 AM
Redmond issues three security alerts to spackle holes in its Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Windows 2000 platform and versions of the Internet Information Server (IIS).

Holy Relics?

Holy Relics? 11/19/2003 06:58 PM
Lazarus would be proud. Seminal 80's christian Hair Metal band Stryper are still around. And they're touring! And it's the original line up! And they're playing Boston tonight! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to find some modest-yet-rebellious clothing to wear and get to the show.
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