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2/16: NTRootkit-AB a .SYS File That Terminates Antivirus Processes
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February 16, 2009

NTRootkit-AB is a .SYS file that installs as a device driver that attempts to terminate antivirus processes.

The rootkit is primarily dropped by W32/Sality.ae parasite file infector.

More information can be found at this McAfee page.