Rootkits Flashcards
What is the root?
In computing the root is depicted as an upside down tree structure meaning it is the top-level directory and all other directories fall under it. In Windows it is your “C:" directory.
What is the kernel?
The kernel is a computer program at the core of a computers operating system. It has complete control over everything in the system. It facilitates the interactions between hardware and software.
What is a rootkit?
A rootkit is malicious software that is extremely difficult to spot. It can sometimes be invisible from you computer. It affects the root of your computer and is extremely difficult to remove. Rootkits can literally stop you from using your own computer.
How do you find and remove rootkits?
Special Anti-malware scans that look for rootkits after the rootkit has been discovered. The UEFI Bios comes with a feature called “secure boot” that identifies if any part of the kernel has changed and will stop the computer from booting if it detects abnormalities.
