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Record 1 2006-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A computer virus which hides away by subverting the operating system.

CONT

Most common microcomputer viruses are invisible until triggered by some event. This kind of virus is often referred to as a stealth virus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Virus se rendant invisible au travers du système d'exploitation de l'utilisateur.

CONT

Une nouvelle catégorie de virus, dits «furtifs», s'infiltrent dans les fichiers et leurrent les vérifications effectuées. Ainsi, la longueur apparente [...] d'un fichier Command.com infecté par un virus Fish-6 restera inchangé si ce même fichier est utilisé pour initialiser le système.

Spanish

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