Hi Anna Simply put, they are bad news for you and your computer. a set of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system without being detected.
Try these links for further explanation: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-plus-things-you-should-know-about-rootkits/ http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/threat/rootkits.aspx HTH, Rick Justice Tomorrow's another day, another way! and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved! ----- Original Message ----- From: "anna vimini" <an...@etown.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 1:34 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] rootkit Hi , I am trying to find out what rootkit is but all my searches come up with how to remove rootkit. so does anyone on the list know what rootkit are? I am using windows 8.1 jaws 15 latest Thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/