Implementing rootkits to address operating system vulnerabilities

Statistics show that although malware detection techniques are detecting and preventing malware, they do not guarantee a 100% detection and / or prevention of malware. This is especially the case when it comes to rootkits that can manipulate the operating system such that it can distribute other malware, hide existing malware, steal information, hide itself, disable anti-malware software etc all without the knowledge of the user. This paper will demonstrate the steps required in order to create two rootkits. We will demonstrate that by implementing rootkits or any other type of malware a researcher will be able to better understand the techniques and vulnerabilities used by an attacker. Such information could then be useful when implementing anti-malware techniques.