Glossary of Virus Terms - C
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Characteristics
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The characteristics listed on the Virus Encyclopaedia include the possible avenues
of distribution.
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Compression |
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Compression reduces a file's size for processing, storage, and transmission. Malware
and grayware authors may use different compression types or algorithms to reduce
their program's size or hide the original digital structure of their program. Recent
outbreaks were due to the application of different compression algorithms on existing
malware variants to produce new ones that eluded antivirus scanners.
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Computers infected/detected since (date)
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This table displays the number of affected computers, by region, since detection
first became available for a particular threat. See World Virus Tracking Centre
for additional information.
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Cookies |
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Cookies are text files that are created on computers when visiting Web sites. They
contain information on user browsing habits. When a user returns to a Web site,
a cookie provides information on the user's preferences and allows the site to display
in customized formats and to show targeted content such as advertising. Cookies
can collect user information that can then be obtained by another site or program.
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