rootkit
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9.8
- noun
- /ˈruːtˌkɪt/
- Specialized
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rootkit
- In October 2008, criminals in Europe inserted rootkits in credit card-reading machines while they were still in the supply chain.
- active rootkits
- inactive rootkits
- remove a rootkit
Examples
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On the other hand, poorly configured Linux servers seem to be pretty open to infection by rootkits via PHP.
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Free users get access to all features they had access to before, including rootkit scans.
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Next thing we know, she has 20+ viruses and at least 2 rootkits.
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Consider the example of the Sony BMG "Rootkit" designed to enforce copyright protections.
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The rootkit, called SubVirt, can survive hard disk replacement and OS reinstallation.
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Sometimes a scan using GMER or Kaspersky's TDSS Killer can show you if you have a rootkit.
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The antivirus software identified and removed the hidden rootkit that was compromising the system.
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To ensure your computer's safety, regularly scan for any rootkit that might have gone unnoticed.
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Experts advise that users install programs specifically designed to detect rootkits before they cause harm.
Synonyms
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4.3
Programs that harm computers or let someone access them without permission
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4.8
A program that secretly takes information from your computer and sends it to others
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7.2
A hidden way to get into a computer system that bypasses security
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A harmful program that hides as useful software to let others access your computer or steal data
Software that harms computers, for example by stealing data
Antonyms
- Specialized
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3.5
A set of programs and rules that control access to computer networks
How Stealthy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word rootkit combines root, which means 'the powerful admin user on many computers', and kit, which means 'a set of tools'. So a rootkit is like a hidden 'toolkit' that gives someone 'root' control and lets them hide on your computer without permission.