An analysis of how antivirus methodologies are utilized in protecting computers from malicious code

Authors:
Daniel J. Sanok, Jr
Affiliations:
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Venue:
InfoSecCD '05 Proceedings of the 2nd annual conference on Information security curriculum development
Year:
2005

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Abstract

Antivirus software utilizes several methodologies in scanning, detecting, and protecting computers and systems from viruses. As understanding increases about the vectors malicious code uses to attack and how antivirus software protects computer systems from the viruses, people will be able to more effectively help in creating an environment that is secure and virus free. This paper examines the techniques of signature detection, heuristics, and general decryption that antivirus software uses to detect and clean viruses.