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What Is a Rootkit? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

A rootkit is a set of tools that hides in the deepest layers of the operating system to conceal other malware and keep the attacker's access. It's hard to detect with conventional antivirus.

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