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How is a rootkit installed?

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How is a rootkit installed?

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A criminal hacker could compromise a computer in two ways, either by taking advantage of a known vulnerability or through stealing a user’s login credentials. After installation, a hacker can begin to exploit the computer as well as others in its network.