| word: Rootkit | pronunciation: Root-kit | Definition :Malicious software that provides unauthorized access to a system while hiding its presence, often giving the attacker full control over the system.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing Rootkit here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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"A rootkit is like a ghost—it’s there, but you can’t see it. It controls everything while staying invisible."
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What percentage of advanced cyberattacks involve rootkits?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Rootkit :
1.The most sophisticated rootkit survived operating system updates for 8 years
2.Some rootkits can hide in a computer's BIOS and survive complete hard drive replacement
3.The smallest rootkit is just 850 bytes but can completely hide malicious processes
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