Which security threat hides the resources that it uses from antivirus programs?

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Which security threat hides the resources that it uses from antivirus programs?

  • worm
  • Trojan
  • rootkit
  • spyware

Explanation: Rootkits target a known vulnerability to gain administrator-level access. This gives the rootkit the ability to hide itself. Trojans, worms, and spyware do not gain administrator level access.

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