Rootkit 和恶意软件的区别

1. 根工具包：
Rootkit 是一组应用程序，是一种恶意软件，旨在感染目标 PC 并允许攻击者安装一组工具，授予他对计算机的持久远程访问权限。恶意软件通常将自己伪装成“隐藏在视线中”的普通文件，因此您的防病毒软件会忽略它们。它支持对计算机或计算机网络的管理员级别访问。其动机是从您的计算机中窃取身份信息，通常是为了获得对系统的控制权。很难检测和去除，需要专门的工具去除。

2. 恶意软件：
恶意软件是一个总称，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、导致错误和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互联网冲浪传送到网络系统。病毒、特洛伊木马、蠕虫和间谍软件是恶意软件的类型，以及其他一些危害更大的恶意软件。

Rootkit 和恶意软件的区别：

S.No.	ROOTKIT	MALWARE
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.