Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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458589 | Infosecurity | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
As the Conficker (aka Downadup and Kido) worm proved when it first appeared in October 2008, there's more to a piece of malware code than meets the eye, especially when it is self-updating. But can self-updating also mean self-modifying? Steve Gold investigates whether an IT security manager's nightmare has become programming reality…
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