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Record 1 2018-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Software
OBS

[A virus name is] given to a virus by its author (usually the primary name) or by its discoverer, [and is] usually based on [the virus'] size, originating country or on part of its code.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Logiciels
OBS

Nom donné au virus par son concepteur (généralement le nom principal) ou, à défaut, par celui qui le découvre, basé sur sa taille, sur son origine ou sur une portion de texte figurant dans son code.

Spanish

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