1. Rootkit:
Rootkit是一套应用程序,是一种旨在感染目标PC并允许攻击者安装一组工具的恶意软件,这些工具可以授予他对计算机的持久远程访问权限。该恶意软件通常将自己伪装成“隐藏在普通视线中”的普通文件,因此您的防病毒软件会忽略它们。它使管理员级访问计算机或计算机网络成为可能。目的是从您的计算机上窃取身份信息,通常是为了获得对系统的控制权。很难检测和删除,需要专门的工具才能删除。
2.恶意软件:
恶意软件是一个笼统的术语,用于涵盖所有类型的恶意软件。恶意软件旨在通过破坏数据和资源,导致错误并降低性能来攻击组织,公司和个人。恶意软件可以通过电子邮件或软件安装或通过Internet冲浪传递到网络系统。病毒,特洛伊木马,蠕虫和间谍软件是恶意软件的类型,而其他几种恶意软件则更具危害性。
Rootkit和恶意软件之间的区别:
S.No. | ROOTKIT | MALWARE |
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1. | Rootkit is set of malicious program that enables administrator-level access to a computer network. | Malware is a file or a code, designed to cause damage to a user’s personal computer and network. |
2. | The main objective of rootkit is to steal the identity information, often to gain control of a system. | The main objective of malware is to ultimately exploit users by accessing their private data, and profiting the attacker. |
3. | Detecting and removing a rootkit is a complex process and typically requires the use of specialized tools. | Malware can be detected and removed by the antivirus program. |
4. | It give unauthorized access and control of the system to the attacker. | It can destroy data and resources, cause error and slow down the performance. |
5. | Rootkit is one of the type of malware. | Malware covers a lot of different malicious software. |
6. | It is less harmful as compared. | It is more harmful. |
7. | TDSS, ZeroAccess, Alureon and Necurs are some of the common rootkit. | Viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware are some of the common malware. |