How Rootkits Stay Hidden: Stealth, Hooking & Persistence Explained | Rootkit Series Part 2

Rootkits are among the most dangerous forms of malware because they are designed to stay hidden. In this video, you'll learn how rootkits use API hooking, kernel hooking, process hiding, file hiding, registry manipulation, and persistence mechanisms to evade detection and maintain control of compromised systems.

This video is part of The Malware Encyclopedia series by BlueHat Cybersec Academy, created to simplify real-world cybersecurity concepts in an easy-to-understand format.

Watch till the end and share your answer to the challenge question in the comments.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:44 Understanding the Rootkit Mindset
01:56 API Hooking: Controlling What Applications See
03:05 Kernel Hooking: Moving Deeper into the System
03:52 Hiding Processes, Files, and Registry Entries
05:19 Persistence and the Detection Challenge
07:31 Key Takeaway
08:11 Your Turn
08:49 Closing words
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