The Sony Rootkit controversy

If a reputed company such as Sony can install rootkits on your computer, why should we blame small guys like Kazaa. Sony's action has really disappointed many privacy advocates throughout the world..Soon, every Fortune 100 company could install rootkits on your machine in the guise of collecting 'confidential market research to serve customers better' :-)

What are Rootkits?

Rootkits are programs installed on your PC or server without your permission.

Rootkits are in simple terms, computer viruses,spyware or adware. And do antivirus software products protect you against rootkits? Of course not!