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Record 1 2018-03-14

English

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

[A] viral program that does not actually attach to another program[, but that rather] interposes itself on the chain of command.

French

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

[...] programme viral qui ne s'attache pas à un autre programme, mais qui s'interpose dans la chaîne de commande, afin que le virus s'exécute avant le programme infecté.

Spanish

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