Feb 10, 2014
rootkit.0access
The program rootkit.0access belongs to a family of remote access trojans that creates a security hole in the PC to allow a remote attacker to control the system and install other malware. It is distributed through peer-to-peer networks and malicious websites that host exploits. Its rootkit functionality enables it to hide at the lowest system level and evade detection while engaged in the activity of downloading malware, which are primarily adware programs that generate revenues from pay-per-click techniques and rogue antivirus programs that employ scare tactics for financial gain.
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