Rootkits: A Growing Security Threat
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Rootkits: A Growing Security Threat

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Updated Sep 04, 2018
Rootkits are malicious programs, that when downloaded, can allow an intruder control over a system without ever being detected. Once installed, Rootkits can enable access to personal information, track a user's Internet activity or even hijack a computer for botnet attacks or spam distribution. In this program viewers will learn about Rootkits and the danger they present to system security today. In addition, the program experts offer advice to IT professionals about defending their systems and networks from the Rootkit threat. This program features security experts Michael Davis, of Savid Technologies Inc., a national technology and security consulting firm and Aaron Le Masters, a software engineer and security researcher from the consulting firm Mandiant.