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    A rootkit is a set of software tools intended to conceal running processes, files or system data from the operating system. Rootkits have their origin in relatively benign applications, but in recent years have been used increasingly by malware to help intruders maintain access to systems while avoiding detection. Rootkits exist for a variety of operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Linux and Solaris. Rootkits often modify parts of the operating system or install themselves as drivers or kernel modules.
    Friday, May 25, 2007 2:48 PM

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    Dear Friend,

     

    Greetings, nice information but I have doubt in the following section

     

    Rootkits often modify parts of the operating system or install themselves as drivers or kernel modules.

     

    Do you have any Ideas what is happening behind and how that it is possible.

     

    Regards,

    Saturday, May 26, 2007 6:55 AM
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    can you give link about some rootkits
    can it be dangerous playing with rootkits
    Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:22 PM
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    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rootkit

    http://www.rootkit.com/

     

    Saturday, May 26, 2007 4:55 PM