Rootkit | How to Detect Rootkit Malware on Windows PC Using PowerShell | Step-by-Step Guide

Comprehensive Guide to Rootkits | How to Detect and Remove Rootkit Malware
In this video, we'll dive deep into the world of rootkits-a dangerous type of malware that can infiltrate your system undetected. Understanding how to perform a thorough rootkit scan is crucial for anyone interested in cybersecurity or simply wanting to protect their computer from these hidden threats.
We'll explore what a rootkit virus is, how it operates, and the various methods used in rootkit detection. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or a concerned user, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools to keep your system safe.
We'll also demonstrate how to use powershell, a powerful tool for performing a root kit scan and ensuring your system is free from any hidden threats. Rootkits can be some of the most challenging computer viruses to detect, but with the right approach, you can secure your system effectively.
🔍 Topics Covered:
What is a rootkit?
The dangers of rootkit malware
How to perform a rootkit scan
Detecting and removing rootkit viruses
Using PowerShell for rootkit detection
Ensure your computer's safety by learning how to identify and remove these stealthy threats!
Rootkits are stealthy and dangerous forms of malware that can hide deep within your system, making detection a challenge. In this tutorial, we'll show you foolproof methods to detect rootkits on a Windows PC using PowerShell.
Learn how to:
Detect hidden processes with PowerShell commands that reveal discrepancies between Task Manager and real system activity.
Identify hidden network connections and suspicious TCP connections that might indicate rootkit activity.
Check for hidden drivers that rootkits may install to maintain persistence.
Scan for suspicious modules that could be injected into legitimate processes.
Inspect scheduled tasks to find hidden or malicious tasks set by rootkits.
Search for hidden files within the file system, identifying potential threats.
Monitor system events and analyze logs for signs of tampering or unusual behavior.
Check for suspicious registry entries that rootkits might use to persist on your system.
Commands Used:
Hidden Processes: Get-Process | Select-Object Name, Id, CPU, StartTime | Sort-Object CPU -Descending
Network Connections: Get-NetTCPConnection | Select-Object LocalAddress, LocalPort, RemoteAddress, RemotePort, State
Hidden Drivers: Get-WmiObject Win32_SystemDriver | Select-Object Name, DisplayName, State, PathName
Suspicious Modules: Get-Process | ForEach-Object { Write-Output "Process: $_"; $_.Modules | Select-Object ModuleName, FileName }
Scheduled Tasks: Get-ScheduledTask | Select-Object TaskName, TaskPath, State
File System Anomalies: Get-ChildItem -Path C:\ -Recurse -Force | Where-Object { $_.Attributes -match "Hidden" }
System Events: Get-WinEvent -LogName System | Select-Object TimeCreated, Id, Message -Last 100
Registry Entries: Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run"
Protect your system by learning how to detect and remove rootkits using the power of PowerShell. These techniques are essential for anyone involved in cybersecurity or wanting to ensure their system is free from hidden threats.

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What makes you believe that Power Shell would list ANYTHING different than Task Manager or Process Explorer?
Newsflash: They all are using the same system calls!
And a good root kit would hook into the windows code that lists the processes, in order to hide itself, right!?

[@ULTIMATE_THRILLER_TV]

You're right that PowerShell, Task Manager, and Process Explorer all use system calls, which a rootkit could potentially hook into to hide itself. The idea behind using multiple tools is that each one might present information differently or provide a different level of detail, increasing the chances of spotting discrepancies. While no method is foolproof against a sophisticated rootkit, cross-referencing these tools can sometimes reveal hidden activity that one tool alone might miss.
Thanks for pointing that out!

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It means the cmd or powershell detects rootkits that are hidden?

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[@ULTIMATE_THRILLER_TV]

The CMD popup on Windows is the Command Prompt, a command-line interface that lets you execute text-based commands to manage files, run scripts, or perform system tasks. If it appears unexpectedly, it could be related to a scheduled task or a script running in the background.

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Why couldn't the rootkit intercept and modify the output of powershell to hide?

[@ULTIMATE_THRILLER_TV]

Great question!
Advanced rootkits can intercept and modify outputs, including those from PowerShell, to hide their presence. However, by using multiple tools (like Process Explorer alongside PowerShell) and looking for unusual behavior, you increase your chances of detecting something suspicious. While a rootkit might hide some data, it’s hard for it to cover all traces completely.
Hope that helps

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