Nov 03 2008
Windows Dedicated server : Rootkit
If you have a Dedicated web server hosting you might be aware of the importance of a virus protection program and also a virus protection program and it is also possible that you are aware of setting up cronjob for scheduled tasks. All these things help you to protect your system and also administer backups. But apart from these things there are some other things which are trying to hack your server and you are not aware of those.
One of the things which can bother you and is considered to be an evil for Dedicated Servers is called a Rootkit. A Rootkit is a special kind of program which is designed by hackers to take full control of your dedicated server without authorization. Hackers can install themselves as drivers, kernel modules, or other malware and can also gain complete access to your system. Many a times they can be undetected and they can also gain complete control of your operating system and they can also hide the presence of potentially harmful viruses, commands or trojans. As they are so severe they can cause severe damages to your server as they can open backdoor to your server at any time of the day once a rootkit has hidden utility programs in your system.
You should always look for a web hosting provider who can provide you with a Managed Dedicated server as these servers often undergo rootkit checks to ensure that your server is fully secured and is protected by such harmful things. Always make sure that a good web hosting provider will always see to it that your server does not face downtime and he will make the kind of efforts that this does not happen.
