Rootkit is a type of malicious software that gives the attacker a privileged position on the system. Rootkits can be used to conceal other malware, which makes it difficult for the user to detect and remove the malware.
A rootkit may be installed in several ways, including:
- Installed as part of another application
- Installed by exploiting a vulnerability in an operating system or software program
- Inserted into an operating system kernel or boot sector
- Embedded within hardware circuitry
A rootkit is a type of malicious software that gives the attacker a privileged position on the system. Rootkits can be used to conceal other malware, which makes it difficult for the user to detect and remove the malware.
A rootkit may be installed in several ways, including:"Rootkits can be installed by exploiting a vulnerability in an operating system or software program, inserted into an operating system kernel or boot sector."