Rootkits:detection and prevention

Описание: 🔐 Welcome to this in-depth lecture on Rootkits: Detection and Prevention!
In this session, we’ll explore how rootkits — one of the most dangerous forms of malware — operate beneath the system’s surface to gain unauthorized control over a computer. You’ll learn about their types, working mechanism, detection techniques, prevention strategies, and a real-world case study that highlights their impact on cybersecurity.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this lecture will give you a complete understanding of rootkit attacks and defense mechanisms — a crucial part of Network Security and Cryptography.

What You’ll Learn

✅ What are Rootkits?
✅ Types of Rootkits (User Mode, Kernel Mode, Firmware, Bootkits, Hypervisor)
✅ How Rootkits Work (Installation, Concealment, Persistence)
✅ Detection Techniques (Behavioral, Signature-Based, Memory Forensics)
✅ Prevention Methods (Secure Boot, Patching, Anti-Rootkit Tools)
✅ Case Study: Sony BMG Rootkit Incident
✅ Key Takeaways and Security Best Practices