Solving the metamorphic puzzle

2006-03-01

Rodelio G. Fiñones

Fortinet Technologies, Canada

Richard Fernandez

Trend Micro, Philippines

Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

Metamorphic viruses have posed a challenge for the anti-virus industry for quite some time. This article focuses on a number of metamorphic techniques and highlights different methods for detecting them.

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