Rootkits
Rootkits are infections that contain a program or a group of programs usually programmed to go undetected in order to take control of a computer. In some cases, a rootkit may come in the form of a Trojan presented in a way that makes computer users believe that it is a safe program to execute or run. Rootkits were originally designed to be programs that have the ability to take control or gain access of a failing system. Hackers can take a legitimate rootkit and turn it into malware that can potentially take over a system where it will execute undetected malicious or illegal actions.
MoreA Rootkit was originally a legitimate application designed to take control of an unresponsive or failing system. Hackers have taken the rootkit's undetected access capabilities to spread malware. A rootkit such as Rootkit.Gen has the ability to hide connections, files and process. When used for malicious intent a hacker is able to submit commands that ultimately control the functions of a computer where it may be used for illegal actions or to simply spread malicious files or programs. Rootkits are known to affect many types of computers including ones running Windows, Mac OS and even Linux.
Rootkits can go undetected by many antivirus or security applications. It is importation to utilize a tool that is designed to detect and remove rootkits so that you are able to identify the infected files. A rootkit can be successfully removed if the proper actions are taken.
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There are currently 76 rootkits parasites listed in our database.
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Agent.BVCO | 07/24/2009 20:00:49 EST |
| Agent.gmj | 07/24/2009 20:00:49 EST |
| Agent.kqq | 07/24/2009 20:00:49 EST |
| Agent.sd5 | 07/24/2009 20:00:49 EST |
| Avatar Rootkit | 05/02/2013 12:23:06 EST |
| BackDoor-Spyeye!rootkit | 02/15/2010 06:22:40 EST |
| BDS/ZAccess.AL | 10/25/2012 11:46:15 EST |
| BDS/ZAccess.V | 08/23/2012 13:05:56 EST |
| Crisis | 08/22/2012 11:32:23 EST |
| Gen.Rootkit | 12/09/2010 05:38:33 EST |
| Generic Rootkit.ej | 03/02/2010 04:43:28 EST |
| Hack Tool.HOC | 10/01/2010 10:01:18 EST |
| Mal/FakeVirPk-B | 01/05/2010 04:49:36 EST |
| Mal/ZAccess-D | 12/12/2011 16:43:30 EST |
| MBR:Alureon-K [Rtk] | 12/02/2011 12:42:25 EST |
| MBR:Alureon-L | 12/20/2012 19:27:10 EST |
| NTOSKRNL-HOOK | 07/22/2009 07:57:48 EST |
| Podnuha!sd6 | 08/04/2009 09:04:07 EST |
| Rootkit Win32.tdss.mbr | 11/10/2010 05:18:41 EST |
| Rootkit.0access.H | 03/07/2012 12:05:14 EST |
| Rootkit.Agent/Gen-Local | 06/03/2011 16:26:12 EST |
| Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b | 05/29/2012 10:52:50 EST |
| Rootkit.Boot.Mybios.a | 08/22/2011 12:01:18 EST |
| Rootkit.Boot.Pihar.A | 11/18/2011 14:21:37 EST |
| Rootkit.Boot.Pihar.B | 11/18/2011 14:24:57 EST |
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