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polymorphic virus |
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polymorphic virusA virus that changes its binary code each time it infects a new file. Without an identifiable pattern to match, it is extremely difficult to discover under normal methods. Also called a "stealth virus," one way to detect it is by its actions (see behavior blocking). See virus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Polymorphic virus A virus that can change its byte pattern when it replicates, thereby avoiding detection by simple string-scanning techniques. Polymorphic Virus Contains Ability to Foil Conventional Anti-Virus B is a very complex polymorphic virus that spreads through both email and network shares. |
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