RootKits might be one of the most Dangerous Cyber Threats. They can cause a significant damage without your consent or even knowing. And more concerning, Rootkits are Difficult to be found.
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A Successful Rootkit can potentially remain in place for years if it's undetected. - Microsoft. >Original Post - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/rootkits-malware
This Malware is designed to stay hidden in your Computer without your Acknowledgement. These give the attacker an ability to remotely control the victims computer without the permission of the victim.
WHAT OF YOUR INFORMATION IS VULNERABLE!
Rootkits may contain more than one tools, which allows the attacker to access and remotely control your browser which makes your passwords and online banking details most vulnerable. Additionally the Attacker can disable Victims Security software remotely and thus add a Keylogger in the system which allows the Attacker to record the keystrokes of the Victim.
Rootkits change the standard Operating System Process which makes the system Notify the victim un-ethical messages and notifications.
HOW TO STAY SAFE!
The following steps will help you be safe from Rootkits or at least Countering them Bravely:
1. Stay Aware of Fraud males, phones and messages which offer you anything or fear you for clicking on a link or downloading a third party application.
2. Keep your system apps and software up to Date/
3. Back up your Important data regularly.
4. Drive by Downloads- be aware of websites which redirect you to another potentially malicious website which in turn automatically downloads a Rootkit or a Virus in your computer.
Here is a Brilliant Breakdown of "ROOT" - "KIT" by http://www.bluekaizen.org/rootkits-a-deeper-look/
By Amr Thabet
