Managed code rootkits

By Erez Metula

Subjects: Virtual computer systems, Common Language Runtime (Computer science), Access control, Security measures, Computers, Computer security, Rootkits (Computer software)

Description: "Introduces the reader briefly to managed code environments and rootkits in general--Completely details a new type of rootkit hiding in the application level and demonstrates how a hacker can change language runtime implementation--Focuses on managed code including Java, .Net, Android Dalvik, and reviews malware development scenarios"--