Symantec confesses to using rootkit technology

I'm of the opinion that symantec/norton products are as invasive and pernicious as the virii and malware they purport to protect their users from. This reinforces that view.
 
Ratbag said:
I'm of the opinion that symantec/norton products are as invasive and pernicious as the virii and malware they purport to protect their users from. This reinforces that view.
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Couldn't have put it better myself.
 
I can't believe this has only just been uncovered? :confused:

I've known for _years_ that Norton AV and all their other guff used kernel hooking. That's why I've always advised against using their security software.
 
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