New malware distribution methods threaten signature-based AV

2005-09-01

Oren Drori

Commtouch Software, Israel

Nicky Pappo

Commtouch Software, Israel

Dan Yachan

International Data Corporation (IDC)
Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

In this article, we identify two new malware distribution methods: short-span attacks and serial variant attacks. We describe their particular distribution patterns, the development of recent attacks, and the potential dangers they present.

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