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Putting A 'Korset' On The Spread Of Computer Viruses: Invention Stays One Step Ahead Of Anti-virus Software (Science Daily)

Putting A 'Korset' On The Spread Of Computer Viruses: Invention Stays One Step Ahead Of Anti-virus Software (Science Daily)

Posted Sep 12, 2008 15:26 UTC (Fri) by cde (subscriber, #46554)
In reply to: Putting A 'Korset' On The Spread Of Computer Viruses: Invention Stays One Step Ahead Of Anti-virus Software (Science Daily) by spender
Parent article: Putting A 'Korset' On The Spread Of Computer Viruses: Invention Stays One Step Ahead Of Anti-virus Software (Science Daily)

There are many ways their HIDS could be bypassed. For example, a malicious program could simply install a firefox extension, or corrupt an existing one (think: flash player) and gain persistence and the ability to upload information on the internet.


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