Rootkit

A collection of tools (programs) that a hacker uses to mask intrusions and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network.
===External Links===
*What Makes a Rootkit from CNet "The term "rootkit" originates from the Unix world. It refers to a set of tools that would hide any trace of an intruder yet maintain full, or "root," access on system running the operating system."
Category:Concepts & Terms
Category:Cybercrime