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Kernel Intrusion System

Optyx

Optyx examines description from DEF CON 9 Speaker’s Page: KIS - kernel Intrusion System This is the release of KIS.

Summary

Architecture and Background

Description from DEF CON 9 Speaker’s Page: KIS - kernel Intrusion System This is the release of KIS.

Vulnerability Analysis

KIS is a self contained binary that when executed on a system installs itself so that it will be loaded on reboot and loads a kernel module.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

This LKM hides itself, all of its subprocesses or desired processes, all of their files, directories, and network connections automatically.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

The presentation will consist of demonstrating how to setup and use KIS as well as explain some of the basic design concepts. Optyx is a programmer, age 20, currently living in san francisco, california.

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