Bootkit
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bootkit is a noun meaning (computer security) A rootkit which works by replacing the boot loader and patching the kernel before it starts executing.
Meaning
(computer security) A rootkit which works by replacing the boot loader and patching the kernel before it starts executing.
Word Forms
- bootkits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rootkit, booter, bootload, boot, bootblock, bootdisk.
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