Specific strings of binary code in most viruses (except polymorphic ones) that allow antivirus software to detect them. New viruses contain new signatures, which is why it is essential to keep signature files up to date.
a file which contains information the antivirus program needs to defeat viruses and clean infected files
a particular pattern of 'bits' or information contained in a virus that appears in no other file or program in the world, except for that virus
a search pattern, often a simple string of characters or bytes, expected to be found in every instance of a particular virus
a string of text that is found in files that include a computer virus
A unique string of bits, or the binary pattern, of a virus. The virus signature is like a fingerprint in that it can be used to detect and identify specific viruses. Anti-virus software uses the virus signature to scan for the presence of malicious code.
A virus signature is the binary pattern of a virus?s machine code that can be used as a fingerprint aiding in the virus detection by antivirus programs. Different viruses have different signatures that help detect their presence.
The "fingerprints" of a virus, which antivirus programs use to identify and isolate viruses. Users should regularly update their antivirus programs online to download the latest virus signatures, so they're protected against new viruses.
The binary pattern of a virus, used by the antivirus program to detect and eliminate the virus. These signatures are usually updated by Virus Software so it may stop new viruses with new signatures.
Known specific pattern of virus code. Also known as a virus definition. 12.6 Visible Systems Corporation, 14.29 VisiCalc, 3.14
n. A portion of unique computer code contained in a virus. Antivirus programs search for known virus signatures to identify infected programs and files. See also virus.
A virus signature is a unique string of bits, or the binary pattern, of all or part of a computer virus. The virus signature is like a fingerprint in that it can be used to detect and identify specific viruses.