rootkit hooking
Rootkit hooking refers to the covert manipulation of system functions or processes by a malicious software called a rootkit, which aims to gain unauthorized control over a computer system. It involves modifying or intercepting critical operating system functions or data structures to hide the presence of the rootkit and facilitate its stealthy activities, such as hiding files, processes, or network connections, allowing the attacker to maintain persistence and evade detection.
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