User Develops Own FIM Tool After Rootkit Attack
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The author of the post was a victim of a rootkit that went undetected by Windows Defender and Malwarebytes. This experience prompted them to develop a lightweight file integrity monitoring (FIM) tool aimed at small businesses and IT teams with limited security budgets. They are seeking feedback from professionals on the important features of a good FIM tool, the characteristics often overlooked by current tools, and the pitfalls to avoid.