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Server-side polymorphism is a technique used by malware distributors in an attempt to evade detection by anti-virus software. Regular polymorphic (literally “many shapes”) malware is malicious code ...

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics, researchers said at Black Hat Europe.

Cyber-espionage group Cloud Atlas has added polymorphic malware to its arsenal to avoid having its operations detected and monitored with the help of previously collected indicators of compromise.

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics.

The polymorphic threat Some of the files deployed by Dexphot would change every 20 or 30 minutes, making it difficult to track its activity.

The latest round of metamorphic and polymorphic viruses includes Code Red, SASSER, NIMDA, the Melissa virus, and MS Blaster. “These were very destructive and propagated very quickly,” says Frazer.