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Vector (computing)

A vector in computing, more precisely, when talking about malicious code such as viruses or worm, is the method this code uses to propagate itself or infect the computer.

Some common vectors:

buffer overflows
HTML email with JavaScript or other scripting enhancements
networking protocol flaws -- this is how the recent Blaster worm was able to propagate

See Vector for other meanings of the term vector.

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Vector | Vector (disambiguation) | Vectors

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