What is a rootkit and why is it difficult to detect?

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What is a rootkit and why is it difficult to detect?

Key points

  • Rootkits hide at a low system level to evade detection
  • They intercept and modify OS calls to security tools
  • Rootkits are difficult to remove once embedded in the system

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