Sophos Anti-Rootkit is a security tool for Windows whose purpose is to analyze the system in search of rootkits, and quickly eliminate the threats identified.
Rootkits are the toughest malicious programs to detect. They are not harmful programs in themselves, but they hide automatically, and they hide other malicious components like: Trojan horses, back doors, etc. in such a way that conventional security tools, antivirus, anti spy ware, etc. can’t detect them.
Sophos Anti-Rootkit is a security solution oriented toward users. It’s not necessary to be knowledgeable about security matters in order to take total advantage of this application. It offers a simple and intuitive interface with all features correctly detailed. All in all it is an excellent complement for other security applications installed in the system.