A technician suspects that a system has been compromised. The technician reviews the following log entry: WARNING- hash mismatch: C:\Window\SysWOW64\user32.dll WARNING- hash mismatch: C:\Window\SysWOW64\kernel32.dll Based solely ono the above information, which of the following types of malware is MOST likely installed on the system?

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The hash mismatch in system files like user32.dll and kernel32.dll suggests that these files have been altered, which is a common behavior of rootkits. Rootkits modify system files to hide their presence and maintain control over the system.

A Technician Suspects That a System Has Been Compromised