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CY0-001 · Question #36

A malware sample alters itself slightly each time it runs to evade signature detection. What technique is this?

The correct answer is B. Polymorphism. Polymorphic malware changes its code structure while maintaining functionality.

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Question

A malware sample alters itself slightly each time it runs to evade signature detection. What technique is this?

Options

  • AObfuscation
  • BPolymorphism
  • CPacking
  • DSteganography

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    93% (26)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

Polymorphic malware changes its code structure while maintaining functionality.

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#polymorphic malware#evasion techniques#signature detection bypass#malware analysis

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