A rootkit is a set of software tools frequently used by a third party (usually an intruder) after gaining access to a computer system. These tools are intended to conceal running processes, files or system data, which helps an intruder maintain access to a system without the user's knowledge. Rootkits are known to exist for a variety of operating systems such as Linux, Solaris and versions of Microsoft Windows.
The rootkit concept is the dominant controversial aspect of the 2005 Sony CD copy protection controversy, which has made the previously obscure concept of a rootkit much more widely known in the technology community, and to the general public
The rootkit concept is the dominant controversial aspect of the 2005 Sony CD copy protection controversy, which has made the previously obscure concept of a rootkit much more widely known in the technology community, and to the general public
by Dong Woo November 26, 2005
What Sony BMG uses to fuck people's computers up when they stick in one of the CDs manufactured by them.
Sony BMG is so mad about piracy that they stick viruses called rootkits onto the CDs so the people who buy their $16 pieces of plastic won't think twice about doing it ever again.
by 1069 November 7, 2005
by IssoDev May 4, 2023
youtuber who makes videos about gaming and general fixing tutorial or programming (mainly C#). He is your go-to guy for IT problems and fixes. Also he is a huge dark souls fan.
\T/ Praise The Sun!
\T/ Praise The Sun!
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me: Why don't u check Rootkit Gaming's Video about Gpu fixes? he is Dank AF!
scrub: TY! fixed my problem and subbed to the guy :D
by staredgex October 11, 2016
youtuber who makes videos about gaming and general fixing tutorial or programming (mainly C#). He is your go-to guy for IT problems and fixes. Also he is a huge dark souls fan.
\T/ Praise The Sun!
\T/ Praise The Sun!
scrub: damn my videocard keeps failing on me i don't know what to do :(
me: Why don't u check Rootkit Gaming's Video about Gpu fixes? he is Dank AF!
scrub: TY! fixed my problem and subbed to the guy :D
me: Why don't u check Rootkit Gaming's Video about Gpu fixes? he is Dank AF!
scrub: TY! fixed my problem and subbed to the guy :D
by staredgex October 11, 2016
youtuber who makes videos about gaming and general fixing tutorial or programming (mainly C#). He is your go-to guy for IT problems and fixes. Also he is a huge dark souls fan.
\T/ Praise The Sun!
\T/ Praise The Sun!
scrub: damn my videocard keeps failing on me i don't know what to do :(
me: Why don't u check Rootkit Gaming's Video about Gpu fixes? he is Dank AF!
scrub: TY! fixed my problem and subbed to the guy :D
me: Why don't u check Rootkit Gaming's Video about Gpu fixes? he is Dank AF!
scrub: TY! fixed my problem and subbed to the guy :D
by staredgex October 11, 2016
by mybrainIBM May 24, 2023