retrovirus Last modified: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Based on the biological term retrovirus, a computer retrovirus is one that actively seeks out an antivirus program on a computer system and attacks it. A retrovirus will attempt to disable and infect the antivirus software in order to avoid detection in the computer system. Also called anti-antivirus virus. See also AV Killer.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about retrovirus . Also check out the following links! Computer Retrovirus Aims for Microsoft  The new Blaster worm is quite similar to a retrovirus in that its function is to attack the immune system -- in this case, Microsoft's Windows Update site -- the only site from which the patch for blocking Blaster can be downloaded. eSecurity Planet  A resource for daily information on e-security targeted to IT managers. The site provides users with information from a variety of sources, including experts at security product and services firms, and the consultants who follow the security industry. McAfee virus information home page  McAfee Associates specializes in network and security management. This page displays company news and product information, as well as links to virus descriptions and online technical support. Open Networks Today  Networking news moves at a fast pace, and Open Networks Today lets you keep up with it. Open Networks Today offers its readers the ability to control how news is presented through customizing content filters, discussions, and news feed links. Webopedia's "Did You Know?" Article  The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse.	Viruses antivirus program Appending Virus blended threat malicious active content malicious code malware Trojan horse virus Virus API virus dropper virus scanner virus signature worm Give Us Your Feedback Shopping retrovirus Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Nutrition 0 Store Offers Books 1 Model Matches