The _____ code of a rootkit gets the rootkit installation started and can be activated by clicking on a link to a malicious Web site in an email or opening an infected PDF file.
A)dropper
B)loader
C)linker
D)adapter

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dropper code is what facilitates the installation of the rootkit and can be activated in a variety of ways, including through a malicious Web site or infected PDF. The loader code would typically come after the dropper and would be used to actually load the rootkit into memory. Linker and adapter are not typically associated with rootkits.

The _____ Code of a Rootkit Gets the Rootkit Installation