IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Dealing With Polymorphic and Metamorphic Malware

Dealing With Polymorphic and Metamorphic Malware
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Amrutha Kolhar (Karnatak University, Dharwad, India)and Sridevi (Karnatak University, Dharwad, India)
Copyright: 2027
Pages: 32
Source title: Next-Generation Security Frameworks for the Metaverse
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mishall Hammed Al-Zubaidie (University of Thi-Qar, Iraq & University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-2600-2313-6.ch005

Purchase

View Dealing With Polymorphic and Metamorphic Malware on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

The evolution of malware has introduced sophisticated threats such as polymorphic and metamorphic malware, which challenge traditional cybersecurity defenses. These malware variants evade signature-based detection by dynamically altering their code through encryption, obfuscation, and self-modifying techniques. This chapter examines the characteristics and behavior of polymorphic and metamorphic malware and highlights key detection challenges, including evasion tactics like anti-sandboxing and anti-debugging. It reviews current detection and mitigation approaches, focusing on heuristic and behavioral analysis, sandboxing, and machine learning-based methods. The study also explores emerging trends in malware detection using artificial intelligence and deep learning. With the growth of immersive digital environments, the chapter discusses metaverse security concerns, identifying new attack surfaces and potential risks to virtual platforms. The findings emphasize the need for adaptive and intelligent security mechanisms to counter evolving malware threats.

Related Content

K. Muthamil Sudar. © 2027. 26 pages.
Indranil Saha, Anuva Aggarwal, Taher Aurangabadi, Zeesha Mishra. © 2027. 36 pages.
Qais Al-Na'amneh. © 2027. 24 pages.
Zeesha Mishra, Dhruvika Bansal, Garvit Bajaj. © 2027. 42 pages.
Amrutha Kolhar, Sridevi. © 2027. 32 pages.
Jorge A. Ruiz-Vanoye, Ocotlán Díaz-Parra, Jaime Aguilar-Ortiz, Francisco R. Trejo-Macotela, Eric Simancas-Acevedo. © 2027. 38 pages.
Semila Fernandes, Anshul Dhunna. © 2027. 40 pages.
Body Bottom