Nidhogg

Windows rootkit for Intel x64 with 25+ features, demonstrating rootkit techniques compatible with all Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions.

Security & Pentesting

cpp
cybersecurity
infosec
kernel
red-team
redteam
rootkit
windows
windows-rootkits
cyber-security
driver

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Stars: 2,495
Forks: 363
+ today: +1
Created: 4y

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Overview

Windows rootkit for Intel x64 with 25+ features, demonstrating rootkit techniques compatible with all Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions. It ranks #1993 on GitTiger, gaining +1 star on October 5, 2026 (UTC).

The project is written in C++ and has 363 forks. It was created 4y ago.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/Idov31/Nidhogg.git
cd Nidhogg
# see README for setup