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Title: Rootkits Defined: What They Are and How They Can Be Used Maliciously
Post by: HCK on August 13, 2012, 11:00:43 pm
Rootkits Defined: What They Are and How They Can Be Used Maliciously
      


If you’ve ever found yourself reading an article or watching a news segment on computer security, you’ve probably heard the word “rootkit” at some point. Those of you who read our first article on OSX/Crisis the other day certainly did. But you may be wondering what exactly is a rootkit? There is a lot of incorrect information floating around [...]
      

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