What are Rootkits?

A rootkit is a software system that consists of a program or combination of several programs designed to hide or obscure the fact that a computer system has been compromised. Contrary to what its name implies a rootkit does not grant you administrator access as it requires prior access to execute and tamper with security files and processes.

A hacker may attempt to use a rootkit to replace vital system executables which may then be used to hide processes and files the hacker has installed along with the presence of the rootkit. A rootkit is intended to seize control of the operating system. Typically rootkits act to obscure their presence on the system through subversion or evasion of standard operating system security mechanisms.

Often they are Trojans as well thus fooling users into believing they are safe to run on their systems. Rootkits may also install a “backdoor” in a system by replacing the login mechanism with an executable that accepts a secret login combination which in turn allows an attacker to access the system regardless of changes to the actual accounts on the system.

List of Rootkits Parasites:

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» Rootkit.Win32.Agent.gpe
Rootkit.Win32.Agent.gpe is a rootkit infection that may conceal that the user's computer security is being compromised. Rootkit.Win32.Agent.gpe has the ability to take over the functions of the users PC to perform malicious or even illegal acts without the user's knowledge. Rootkit.Win32.Agent.gpe poses a dangerous threat ...
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» Rootkit.Small.ra
Rootkit.Small.ra is a rootkit infection which conceals itself as a security tool. Rootkit.Small.ra enters the users system through a Trojan application which imitates Windows firewall notifications to entice the user to click on the "Enable Protection" button and thereby installs the Trojan. Rootkit.Small.ra will perform pretend ...
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» Rootkit.Podnuha.cbn
Rootkit.Podnuha.cbn is a form of software used to conceal the presence of specific files and data, in order to evade detection, while allowing an outside party to gain control of your computer without your awareness or approval. Typically, Rootkit.Podnuha.cbn is used by malware including viruses, spyware, ...
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» Rootkit.Tiny.cr
Rootkit.Tiny.cr is a form of software used to conceal the presence of specific files and data, in order to evade detection, while allowing an outside party to gain control of your computer without your awareness or approval. Typically, Rootkit.Tiny.cr is used by malware including viruses, spyware, ...
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» Rootkit.TDSS
Rootkit.TDSS is a rogue rootkit application that has the backdoor ability to permit an attacker to gain remote unauthorized access. Rootkit.TDSS conceals its presence in the user's computer system which makes it unable to be detected by security software and applications. Rootkit.TDSS is a serious ...
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» Rustock CV
Rustock CV is a rootkit Trojan that infiltrates a computer via security exploits, usually undetected and without user's informed consent. Here it becomes active, opening backdoors into your system through which remote access of your computer can be taken and personal information data stolen. In addition ...
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» Rootkit.Pakes.or
Rootkit.Pakes.or is a software program that hides the presence of files and data to avoid detection while an attacker gains full remote control of the users PC. The Rootkit.Pakes.or program uses viruses, spyware, Trojans and backdoors, to evade detection from anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Rootkit.Pakes.or enters ...
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» NTOSKRNL-HOOK
NTOSKRNL-HOOK (also known as Generic Rootkit.d!) is a detection for techniques used by Rootkits to hide malicious files and processes. NTOSKRNL-HOOK Rootkits are programs that can be utilized by malware to conceal them from security programs....
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» <!--:en-->Podnuha!sd6<!--:-->
Podnuha!sd6 is the latest variation of the Rootkit Podnuha, and as any rootkit, it contains a single or several codes which assist hackers in concealing their attempts at hijacking a computer system. Podnuha!sd6 infiltrates a computer via security exploits or through unprotected shareware, and once active, ...
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» Generic Rootkit.g
Generic Rootkit.g is a Trojan horse virus capable of opening a backdoor into the compromised computer, giving an unauthorized user remote access to the system through an IRC Channel. This may inevitably lead to loss of personal and financial information....
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