SecurityPregunta 46 de 100
Which type of malware is specifically designed to hide its presence and maintain privileged access, often loading before the operating system fully starts?
a.Adware
b.Rootkit
c.Spyware
d.Ransomware
Explicación
A rootkit conceals itself and other malware while retaining privileged control, sometimes hooking into the boot process. Adware merely shows ads and spyware collects data, but neither is defined primarily by deep stealth.
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