A simple, highly commented, rootkit which attacks GCC and Python

In plain words

This is an educational rootkit designed to demonstrate how compiler and interpreter toolchains can be compromised. It specifically targets GCC and Python, showing attack vectors through heavily commented code intended for learning purposes. Aimed at security researchers and developers studying system vulnerabilities, it serves as a reference implementation for understanding rootkit techniques at the toolchain level. The project is available on GitHub for study and experimentation.

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