Edexcel GCSE Computer Science · 1CP2
Specification 5.3.1, 5.3.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Malware and Cyberattack MethodsAnti-malware software can recognise known malware by comparing it with entries in a signature file, a database of malware patterns or definitions. As new threats are identified, this database needs updating.
- Revise: Protecting Systems and Data
A database of identifying patterns for known malware, used by anti-malware software when scanning for infections.