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A Rootkit is a collection of malicious computer software that is designed to gain administrator-level access ("root" access) to a system while actively and aggressively hiding its presence and the presence of other malicious tools (like keyloggers or bots) from the user and security software. How Rootkits Work? The primary…

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What is a Malware?

by Amit Thakur

A Malware (a contraction of malicious software) is a blanket term for any software or code intentionally designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or data. Cyber criminals use malware to achieve various harmful goals, typically for financial gain, but also for espionage, sabotage,…

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What is a Rootkit?

What is a Malware?