rootkit

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Alternative forms 1.5 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

root + kit

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Noun

rootkit (plural rootkits)

1. (computing) A set of software tools used by a third party after gaining access to a computer system in order to conceal the altering of files, or processes being executed by the third party without the user's knowledge.

[edit] Alternative forms

• root kit

[edit] See also

• backdoor
• trojan
• virus
• worm