kernel-mode rootkits
Kernel-mode rootkits are malicious software that operate at the deepest level of the operating system, known as the kernel. These rootkits have the ability to intercept and manipulate system calls and data structures, allowing them to hide their presence and evade detection by traditional security measures. By gaining control over the kernel, rootkits can effectively take over the entire operating system and carry out unauthorized actions.
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