What is a rootkits?

A rootkit is a:

Set of software tools
Used by a an intruder
Installed by an intruder after gaining access to a computer system
They hides:
Logins
Other processes
Files, and logs etc from user

Rootkits exist for a variety of operating systems such as Linux, Solaris and versions of Microsoft Windows. A computer with a rootkit on it is called a rooted computer.

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