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What is a rootkit?
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The correct answer is B) Malware that hides itself and other malicious software at a low system level (often kernel-level) to evade detection
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Correct Answer
Malware that hides itself and other malicious software at a low system level (often kernel-level) to evade detection
Explanation
Rootkits modify the OS to hide processes, files, and network connections from security tools. They operate at kernel level (kernel rootkit), hypervisor level (hyperjacking), or firmware level (hardest to remove).
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