Which of these best describes a rootkit?
A) Replicates itself without any human intervention
B) Can be invisible to the operating system
C) Tricks the user into providing private information
D) Controlled from a central network source
E) Encrypts drive contents and requires payment to decrypt
F) Is delicious over ice cream
The answer: B) Can be invisible to the operating system
Rootkits are unique in their invisibility, and it’s difficult to find and remove a rootkit because of its stealth-like nature.
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