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HARDWARE VIRUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A type of virus that can only be placed in a computer by modifying the hardware.

OBS

This type of virus is very difficult to install, but once in place, it is almost impossible to locate: it keeps reappearing even with a new operating system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Type de virus qu'on ne peut installer dans un système qu'en modifiant le matériel.

OBS

Ce genre de virus n'est pas facile à installer mais une fois en place, il est pratiquement indélogeable : il résiste même au remplacement du système d'exploitation.

Spanish

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