TechRepublic - IT Security: Defend against kernel malware

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March 1st, 2007
By Tom Olzak

Kernel malware, commonly known as rootkits, are malicious applications that run in the kernel of the OS with absolute rights to system resources. End user devices infected with this type of application are open to undetectable processes that can steal data, collect PII, and otherwise control the system regardless of the presence of any anti-virus or personal firewall software.

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