What are two limitations of signature-based anti-malware software? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. It is unable to detect polymorphic malware. C. It uses a static file for comparing potential threats.. Signature-based systems struggle with polymorphic or obfuscated malware, which changes its code to avoid detection. Signature-based detection relies on static databases of known threat signatures, limiting its ability to identify new or unknown threats.

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AIt is unable to detect polymorphic malware.
BIt requires samples lo be buffered
CIt uses a static file for comparing potential threats.
DIt only uses packet header information.

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(59 responses)

A
78% (46)
B
15% (9)
D
7% (4)

Explanation

Signature-based systems struggle with polymorphic or obfuscated malware, which changes its code to avoid detection. Signature-based detection relies on static databases of known threat signatures, limiting its ability to identify new or unknown threats.

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