Who names malware?

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  1. Gasp

    Gasp Registered Member

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    A lot of vendors use the same or similar names for detected malware. When a new piece of malware is discovered, who names it?
     
    Gasp, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. siljaline

    siljaline Registered Member

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    Microsoft has partnered with numerous anti-virus vendors.
    They certainly have some naming standard in order to streamline naming these threats as they arise.

    Post back if you require additional information.

    Regards,
     
    siljaline, Mar 24, 2010
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