A rootkit is a collection of software tools that provide unauthorized access to a computer or network while hiding its presence. Rootkits are often used to gain persistent access to a system and evade detection.
Rootkits typically gain access to a system through vulnerabilities or social engineering. Once installed, they modify system files and processes to hide their presence and provide backdoor access to attackers.
Here are some common techniques used by rootkits:
Here are some of the most notorious rootkits:
A rootkit designed to target industrial control systems.
A rootkit that infected millions of systems worldwide.
A rootkit used for click fraud and Bitcoin mining.
A rootkit used for distributing spam and malware.
A rootkit that targeted Windows systems for data theft.
A rootkit that infected the master boot record of systems.
A rootkit used for distributing spam and malware.
A rootkit used for distributing spam and malware.
Below is a simple example of how a rootkit can hide its presence. Click the button to simulate rootkit behavior.
To protect yourself from rootkits, follow these best practices:
Rootkits are illegal and unethical. This guide is for educational purposes only. Do not use this information for malicious purposes.