In extreme circumstances, Winblows can get hit with a rootkit virus. These super-viruses cannot even be detected through Windows task managers! The vast majority of users will generally never experience the havoc of a rootkit. Rootkits are Trojan viruses that can seize control of the operating system itself. They are specifically programmed to obscure and avoid detection from current anti-rootkit developers. Rootkis are, in essence, la creme de la creme of hackers. The victims usually start with rookie or wannabe hackers, but can occasionally spread to simply un-aware people. Rootkits run independently of Windows, and in the worst case, can transform your computer into a spam-sending zombie. |
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