COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
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It locks your files and you receive a message asking for payment to release them.
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It tells the user their computer is infected with a virus to scare them into downloading malware.
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It changes permissions on the computer giving hackers administration rights.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A rootkit allows someone to maintain command and control over a computer without the computer user/owner knowing about it. Once a rootkit has been installed, the controller of the rootkit has the ability to remotely execute files and change system configurations on the host machine.
Detailed explanation-2: -A rootkit is software used by cybercriminals to gain control over a target computer or network. Rootkits can sometimes appear as a single piece of software but are often made up of a collection of tools that allow hackers administrator-level control over the target device.
Detailed explanation-3: -How do rootkits get on your computer? You might open an email and download a file that looks safe but is actually a virus. You might also accidentally download a rootkit through an infected mobile app. Here is a look at the different types of rootkits and how you can help protect against them.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of rootkit attacks. Phishing and social engineering attacks. Rootkits can enter computers when users open spam emails and inadvertently download malicious software. Rootkits also use keyloggers that capture user login information.