AboutDenis Mello Expertise I understand the principles and the application of Network managament, from the OSI schema to mechanisms of detection, intrusion, security issues and vulnerabilities, how-to-attack and defend from crackers. I always look to be updated with the latest security holes.
I also know OS like Windows 2k, 2k3, Linux, HP-UX and Solaris as best as other platforms.
Experience
Past/Present clients General Motors, VIVO, Petrobras, OptiGlobe, Brazil Telecom, Hewlett-Packard.
Question Hi,
I read all the time about zombie computers. Is there an absolutely 100% foolproof tool available simply to see if my computer is one of these? And if so, is there anything that can be done other than re-formatting to clean it out?
Art
Answer Hi Art.
There is not a 100% tool that checks the computer for zombies, because they may be either well-know spywares/malwares or specific-programs/exploits that may not be detectable. The best way is to keep your computer up to date (virus, anti-spyware) and also install a personal firewall since it will not necessarily detect a tool, but will monitor all the traffic in and out of your computer, so you'll be able to see for example, if your machine is sending out any package (with information of the source, port, destination and program name).
Sygate Personal Firewall is great, but there are other solutions available.
Regards.
Vinny.
