A rootkit is a collection of software that aims to hide processes, files and data system that is running from an operating system which he heads. Rootkit initially in the form of applications that are not dangerous, but lately has been widely used by malware that is intended to help intruders maintain their action into the system so as not detected. rootkit is present on diverse operating systems such as Linux, Solaris and Microsoft Windows. Rootkits often modify parts of the operating system and also install themselves as drivers or kernel modules.
The word "rootkit"was heard in the public ear scandal began on Sony BMG CD Copy Protection, where the CD is made by Sony BMG Music placed a rootkit on Microsoft Windows PCs when users play CDs on their computers. Sony previously did not warn the user of this in their CD or on the packaging.
The word "rootkit"was heard in the public ear scandal began on Sony BMG CD Copy Protection, where the CD is made by Sony BMG Music placed a rootkit on Microsoft Windows PCs when users play CDs on their computers. Sony previously did not warn the user of this in their CD or on the packaging.