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What Is a Rootkit? How to Defend and Stop Them? I Fortinet <br />https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/rootkit#:d:text=... <br />1 <br />Rootkits can be extremely difficult to remove, but they can be prevented from infecting <br />machines in the same way as other forms of malware. Basic steps to follow to avoid rootkit <br />infection include: <br />1. Phishing awareness: Phishing attacks are one of the most common methods for infecting <br />machines with malware. An attacker spams a list of email addresses with messages that <br />appear to be legitimate but contain malicious attachments or links that they can use to <br />infiltrate the user's machine. It is therefore vital for end -users to be aware of common <br />phishing attack tactics, always check a sender's email address, and never follow links <br />directly from email messages. <br />2. Software updates: Software that is outdated or has reached the end of its life will no <br />longer be supported by the publisher. This makes the program or system more vulnerable <br />to attacks that infect them with malware like rootkits. Updating software at all times and <br />ensuring it is set to automatically update is one of the best defenses against rootkits. <br />3. Use antivirus solutions: Antivirus software alone is not a solid defense against <br />cyberattacks. However, antivirus systems as part of an overarching security solution are <br />integral to the fight against malware and help users discover the presence of rootkits. <br />4. Scan and filter network traffic: In addition to antivirus systems, use traffic filtering <br />software to monitor and scan the traffic coming in and out of networks at all times. This <br />software scans inbound and outbound traffic to detect malware before it can infiltrate <br />machines. <br />• <br />Fortinet enables organizations to protect their networks and systems from potential attacks <br />with the FortiGate next-generation-firewalls (NGFWs). The Fortinet NGFWs protect <br />organizations by providing full visibility of all traffic going in and out of their networks and <br />automatically eliminating threats. <br />FortiGate inspects traffic at hyperscale, offering unparalleled performance, scale, and speed to <br />ensure only legitimate traffic can reach business systems, without affecting user experience or <br />creating downtime. FortiGate NGFWs also integrate with the Fortinet artificial intelligence - <br />driven tools FortiGuard and FortiSandbox, which protect organizations from both known and <br />new, emerging threats. <br />The Fortinet NGFWs are crucial to organizations that want to achieve digital transformation as <br />they protect every edge and application at scale. They automate workflows, improve <br />operational efficiency, and deliver best -of -breed protection against advanced threats. <br />6 of 11 <br />19/19/7m1 ,•1R PM <br />