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What is the common characteristic of a rootkit?
What is the common characteristic of a rootkit?
- Creating new user accounts
- Displaying pop-up ads
- Slowing down internet speed
- Modifying files in the operating system kernel (correct)
Why is a rootkit difficult to detect by antivirus software?
Why is a rootkit difficult to detect by antivirus software?
- Because it changes the system background color
- Because it increases RAM capacity
- Because it modifies kernel files (correct)
- Because it adds new desktop icons
What did malware authors do to make removal of malware more challenging?
What did malware authors do to make removal of malware more challenging?
- Provided uninstallation guides
- Combined rootkit functionality with malware functionality (correct)
- Made sure malware was visible on the desktop
- Sent polite notifications to users
Which malware is mentioned as an example of combining a rootkit with malware to transfer money?
Which malware is mentioned as an example of combining a rootkit with malware to transfer money?
What does a rootkit combined with malware create?
What does a rootkit combined with malware create?
What type of accounts does a rootkit target on Unix or Linux systems?
What type of accounts does a rootkit target on Unix or Linux systems?
What would happen if you tried to delete the files affected by the rootkit malware?
What would happen if you tried to delete the files affected by the rootkit malware?
How does the rootkit affect attempts to stop the malware process in Windows?
How does the rootkit affect attempts to stop the malware process in Windows?
What is the role of anti-malware and antivirus software in relation to rootkits?
What is the role of anti-malware and antivirus software in relation to rootkits?
What feature does UEFI BIOS include that helps prevent rootkits from being installed on modern systems?
What feature does UEFI BIOS include that helps prevent rootkits from being installed on modern systems?
Why are specific rootkit removers designed for removing certain variants or types of rootkits?
Why are specific rootkit removers designed for removing certain variants or types of rootkits?
What is the primary function of a rootkit in the context of malware?
What is the primary function of a rootkit in the context of malware?
How does a rootkit affect attempts to stop the malware process in Windows?
How does a rootkit affect attempts to stop the malware process in Windows?
What is the role of UEFI BIOS secure boot feature in preventing rootkits?
What is the role of UEFI BIOS secure boot feature in preventing rootkits?
Why do some anti-malware software struggle to detect rootkits?
Why do some anti-malware software struggle to detect rootkits?
What is the purpose of specific rootkit removers designed for different variants or types of rootkits?
What is the purpose of specific rootkit removers designed for different variants or types of rootkits?
What part of the operating system does a rootkit primarily modify?
What part of the operating system does a rootkit primarily modify?
Why are rootkits difficult to detect by traditional security software?
Why are rootkits difficult to detect by traditional security software?
What is a key characteristic of the Zeus malware combined with the Necurs rootkit?
What is a key characteristic of the Zeus malware combined with the Necurs rootkit?
How does combining rootkit functionality with malware make removal challenging?
How does combining rootkit functionality with malware make removal challenging?
In what way does a rootkit's placement in the operating system differ from other malware?
In what way does a rootkit's placement in the operating system differ from other malware?
What role does the kernel play in relation to rootkit-infected systems?
What role does the kernel play in relation to rootkit-infected systems?
