Detecting and Removing Rootkits:

1. Run and scan the system using professional security tools that detect rootkits.
2. Check all of the user accounts on the system to ensure they are legitimate.
3. Elevate the security level for all of the accounts if possible.
4. Update all of the software programs the system is running from known legit sources.
5. Change all of the passwords that are being used routinely.
6. Eliminate or disable any accounts that you did not create or are not using anymore.
7. Change the network settings so that the system is difficult to access externally.
8. Bring in an IT expert to further inspect and remove the rootkit, if needed.