Rootkits are malicious software that is designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system and is able to hide its presence in the system. Rootkits are not only used by cybercriminals, but are also used for espionage and state-organized cyber attacks.

In this lecture, we will explore where malware can hide within a computer - even in the motherboard's chipset and deep inside the CPU - and how you can protect against such threats. We will presentseveral real-world examples of rootkits and discuss various research on hiding malware deep down within information systems.