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MOTOR MUTACION [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-09-14

English

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

... the basic function of [a] mutation engine is simple: introduce useless instructions to fool signature-matching programs.

French

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

L'un des virus polymorphes les plus sophistiqués utilise un moteur de mutation et des générateurs de nombres aléatoires pour changer sa signature virale et son programme de déchiffrement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Seguridad de IT
CONT

Los virus polimorfos o mutantes incluyen un generador de códigos que se conoce como motor de mutación; este motor utiliza un generador numérico aleatorio que, combinado con un algoritmo matemático, modifica la firma del virus.

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