Bootkit
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引导套件
Bootkit · N/A · 引导套件 · BOOT-kit · bootkit malware · boot-sector malware · Cybersecurity · malware · boot · firmwareCybersecuritybootkit malware boot-sector malware/BOOT-kit/
Also known as: bootkit malware, boot-sector malware
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A bootkit infects the boot process so malware starts before or with the OS — hard to remove and often survives reinstallation if firmware/bootkits persist.
Real-World Example
Malware rewriting the bootloader to load a hidden rootkit before Windows starts.
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