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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)- A4% (1)
- B93% (26)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Polymorphic malware changes its code structure while maintaining functionality.
Topics
#polymorphic malware#evasion techniques#signature detection bypass#malware analysis
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