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Definition:
Polymorphic viruses change their code in an attempt to avoid detection by antivirus scanners. Essentially, the polymorphic virus encrypts itself in a different manner each time it infects, meaning that specific signature codes must be developed to search for each variety.
Related Terms
• Trojan
• Worm
• Virus
In-The-Wild
Check out the in-the-wild list to see what threats antivirus vendors have reported.
Resources to learn more about viruses and what you can do to help prevent them from infecting your system.
Read articles on the various types of malware and steps you can take to avoid them.
Keep informed of recent outbreaks not yet published on the Wildlist.
Articles designed to assist you in defending your system for viruses, with some specific pointers from Sophos to defend against macro infectors.
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