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Chkrootkit vs McAfee Labs Stinger

A side-by-side look at Chkrootkit and McAfee Labs Stinger. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Chkrootkit

Chkrootkit

Security & Privacy

Chkrootkit is an open source rootkit scanner for Linux. It can detect malicious programs and viruses that may be installed on a system and hiding from normal inspection.

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McAfee Labs Stinger

McAfee Labs Stinger

Security & Privacy

McAfee Labs Stinger is a standalone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses from Windows computers. It is a quick, specialized scanner that searches for and removes known major viruses without installing full antivirus protection.

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