kernel-level malware
Kernel-level malware refers to malicious software that operates at the core level of an operating system, with elevated privileges and direct access to the central component known as the kernel. It can tamper with system functions, intercept and manipulate system calls, and potentially remain undetected by traditional security measures, making it extremely difficult to remove or detect.
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