Rootkit Definition

ro͝otkĭt, ro͝ot-
noun
A set of software tools used to gain unauthorized access to a computer system on a network and to control its operation.
American Heritage
verb
To infect (a computer system) with a rootkit.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Rootkit

Noun

Singular:
rootkit
Plural:
rootkits

Origin of Rootkit

  • From root (access) complete administrative access to a computer

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • root +"Ž kit

    From Wiktionary

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Words Ending With

TITKIT

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