Polymorphism

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Polymorphism is the process by which malicious software changes its underlying code to avoid detection.

Framework senses

4 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: Polymorphism is the process by which malicious software changes its underlying code to avoid detection.

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →

§1: (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
§2: (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
§3: (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on