Detecting Rootkit Activity When to Use - System shows signs of compromise but standard tools (Task Manager, netstat) show nothing abnormal - Antivirus/EDR detects rootkit signatures but cannot identify the specific hiding mechanism - Memory forensics reveals discrepancies between kernel data structures and user-mode tool output - Investigating a persistent threat that survives remediation attempts and system reboots - Validating system integrity after a suspected kernel-level compromise Do not use as a first-line detection method; start with standard malware triage and escalate to rootkit ana…