A rootkit collects user IDs and passwords to other machines on a network,giving the hacker root or privileged access.

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A rootkit is a type of malware designed to gain unauthorized root or administrative access to a computer or network, often for the purpose of stealing user IDs, passwords, and other sensitive information, thereby allowing the hacker to control the infected system or access other machines on the network.

A Rootkit Collects User IDs and Passwords to Other Machines