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It takes control of a system without authorization

Answer Explanation: A rootkit is a program that has been designed to take control of a system without the authorization of the owner. The rootkit will take entire control of the operating system that is running on the system without the owner knowing. The malicious user can then perform administrative activities Behind the Scenes.

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