Root-Exploit

Exploit in the context of IT means that vulnerabilities in the source code of a program are exploited to cause damage. The attacker exploits program errors and security holes in the source code of programs to gain access to the data of the computer or entire computer systems. Especially on systems equipped with the Android operating system, so-called root exploits are often used by hackers. A root exploit belongs to the malware category and is one of the most dangerous types of malware. By means of the root exploit, the hacker obtains the so-called root access rights via the operating system kernel to override the complete security systems and have full access to the system.