Protection From

Stealth Viruses

// What is a Stealth virus?

A Stealth Virus is a special class of virus that has been designed specifically to conceal itself from antivirus software.

// Why are Stealth viruses a significant threat?

Antivirus software is our best defence against viruses and the threats that they pose. By working to hide itself from anti-virus software, a stealth virus can circumvent a computer’s security, operating undetected.

// How are Stealth viruses spread?

A virus is classified as stealth based on its ability to hide from antivirus software. These viruses may spread as boot sector infectors (link to boot virus), program viruses (link), multipartite viruses (link), etc.

// Where do Stealth viruses reside?

Stealth viruses can reside in any part of the computer including the boot sector and the active memory.

// Which features does a Stealth virus exploit?

Frighteningly, stealth viruses exploit weaknesses in antivirus software. This is why it is important to download and purchase only the best antivirus software – the one that has been designed to fight stealth viruses.

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A Stealth Virus is a special class of virus that has been designed specifically to conceal itself from antivirus software. Antivirus software is our best defence against viruses and the threats that they pose...

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A stealth virus is classified as such based on its intention to hide from antivirus software. The damage that is caused by the virus will depend on the design and the operator's intentions. This means that you may or may not notice changes in your system after a stealth virus infection...

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Stealth viruses work to evade detection in a number of ways. Some of the most common methods include: A stealth virus will monitor the anti-virus software's activity...

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