Stealth virus: A type of malicious software designed to avoid detection by security software and system monitoring tools. It uses various mechanisms such as obfuscation, encryption, and polymorphic techniques to disguise its presence within the infected system. By concealing itself and its activities, a stealth virus can compromise a system without alerting the user or triggering security protocols.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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