Rootkit

Submitted by ssgro on Thu, 12/02/2010 - 18:57

A set of software used by a third party to conceal or alter files. Rootkits are used to compromise entry into a computer without the user’s knowledge. Typically hackers will install a rootkit on a computer after obtaining user-level access.

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