Variant: A version or form of something that is slightly different from the original. In the context of malware, for instance, a variant refers to a version of the malicious software that has been slightly altered from its original form, often to avoid detection by security measures or to adapt to different environments.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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