What is a Rootkit?
Rootkits are virus-derived malware that infiltrate the operating system core of the computer, giving malicious individuals remote control of your computer and full authority. Rootkits are generally developed for Unix and Linux derivative operating systems and Windows operating systems.
You should not confuse rootkits with standard virus software. The purpose of virus software is to replicate itself after being placed on your computer and to benefit from the system by wrapping the entire system. Whereas, the purpose of Rootkit programs is not to reproduce themselves after they are released into the system, but to give remote malicious users a chance to have full control over your computer.
Considering all these details, a Rootkit is much more dangerous than standard viruses. Almost all rootkits hide themselves in the kernel part of the operating system, so they can function without being noticed by Antivirus software.
How does a rootkit get infected?
Rootkit software is usually infected by the use of Crack, Key generator, copy software. Most of the software downloaded from malicious sites has such rootkit software. Although illegal software such as crack, key generator, copy software seem to fulfill its purpose, they are very likely to install a rootkit in the background. Vulnerabilities in the operating system can also allow Rootkit to be installed. For this reason, you should regularly install the patches produced for security vulnerabilities according to the operating system you use.
Creating a rootkit is a job that requires serious experience in computer technologies, security, computer networks and various software languages. Because Rootkit software has much more effective functions compared to other viruses, and in order for these to be planned, the person who will program the Rootkit must be aware of what he / she is doing and know the intricacies of the target system. Placing a Rootkit you have created on a different person's computer without permission is a very serious crime in the eyes of IT law and can be punished with a heavy prison sentence.
Rootkit Virus
Computer viruses are all on the system for a purpose. However, Rootkits are not exactly computer viruses. Although they are not computer viruses, Rootkit software is much more dangerous than viruses. After the rootkit is placed on your computer's system, the rootkit's administrator becomes fully authorized on your computer. Therefore, after the hacker successfully installed the Rootkit on your system;
It can hijack the accounts you use on your computer.
It can access your bank and credit card information.
It can view all accessible files on your computer and even transfer these files to its own computer.
It can perform virtual attacks on your computer.
It can make your computer a part of Botnet or DDoS attacks.
It can perform illegal operations on your computer.
Webcam, microphone, etc. Using all your hardware can violate your personal privacy.
How to detect rootkits?
Advanced software is available for scanning and detecting rootkits. Rootkit scanners distributed free of charge by antivirus vendors can be used to detect rootkits.
Rootkits are virus-derived malware that infiltrate the operating system core of the computer, giving malicious individuals remote control of your computer and full authority. Rootkits are generally developed for Unix and Linux derivative operating systems and Windows operating systems.
You should not confuse rootkits with standard virus software. The purpose of virus software is to replicate itself after being placed on your computer and to benefit from the system by wrapping the entire system. Whereas, the purpose of Rootkit programs is not to reproduce themselves after they are released into the system, but to give remote malicious users a chance to have full control over your computer.
Considering all these details, a Rootkit is much more dangerous than standard viruses. Almost all rootkits hide themselves in the kernel part of the operating system, so they can function without being noticed by Antivirus software.
How does a rootkit get infected?
Rootkit software is usually infected by the use of Crack, Key generator, copy software. Most of the software downloaded from malicious sites has such rootkit software. Although illegal software such as crack, key generator, copy software seem to fulfill its purpose, they are very likely to install a rootkit in the background. Vulnerabilities in the operating system can also allow Rootkit to be installed. For this reason, you should regularly install the patches produced for security vulnerabilities according to the operating system you use.
Creating a rootkit is a job that requires serious experience in computer technologies, security, computer networks and various software languages. Because Rootkit software has much more effective functions compared to other viruses, and in order for these to be planned, the person who will program the Rootkit must be aware of what he / she is doing and know the intricacies of the target system. Placing a Rootkit you have created on a different person's computer without permission is a very serious crime in the eyes of IT law and can be punished with a heavy prison sentence.
Rootkit Virus
Computer viruses are all on the system for a purpose. However, Rootkits are not exactly computer viruses. Although they are not computer viruses, Rootkit software is much more dangerous than viruses. After the rootkit is placed on your computer's system, the rootkit's administrator becomes fully authorized on your computer. Therefore, after the hacker successfully installed the Rootkit on your system;
It can hijack the accounts you use on your computer.
It can access your bank and credit card information.
It can view all accessible files on your computer and even transfer these files to its own computer.
It can perform virtual attacks on your computer.
It can make your computer a part of Botnet or DDoS attacks.
It can perform illegal operations on your computer.
Webcam, microphone, etc. Using all your hardware can violate your personal privacy.
How to detect rootkits?
Advanced software is available for scanning and detecting rootkits. Rootkit scanners distributed free of charge by antivirus vendors can be used to detect rootkits.
