Rootkits

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Rootkits are software which provide remote access to resources without the owner's knowledge. Rootkits are available for many different operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac OS and others. Rootkits can have both malicious and legitimate uses. Law enforcement and child protection programs use various forms of rootkits to monitor the use of a system. Rootkits have become most known for their application with malicious intent. Hackers can use rootkits to take control of a users computer and use it for any intents they wish.

Contents 1 Types of Rootkits 1.1 User-Mode 1.2 Kernal-Mode 1.3 User/Kernal Hybrid 1.4 Firmware Level 1.5 Virtual Level 2 Detection 3 Removal

Types of Rootkits

User-Mode

Kernal-Mode

User/Kernal Hybrid

Firmware Level

Virtual Level

Detection

Removal

--Elesc 14:02, 9 April 2009 (EDT)