View Poll Results: Which name for the anti-spyware/anti-virus DB files do you like most?

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Thread: [RESOLVED] Difference between definitions and signatures?

  1. Sep 3rd, 2005, 07:29 AM #1
    itportal
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Difference between definitions and signatures?

    I'm wondering what is the difference between definition and signature files for anti-virus and anti-spyware programs?

    Norton AntiVirus uses definitions while some anti-spyware programs use signatures. Can anybody tell me the difference?
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  2. Sep 3rd, 2005, 07:53 AM #2
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    Re: Difference between definitions and signatures?

    There is basically no difference nor do those two have any special definitions which make the 'signature' or 'definition' files. They are just common names for files holding info on viruses or spyware.
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  3. Sep 3rd, 2005, 07:57 AM #3
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    Re: Difference between definitions and signatures?

    So a definition is a signature. The developers of the program decide how they will name the files...
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  4. Sep 3rd, 2005, 08:04 AM #4
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    Re: Difference between definitions and signatures?

    Pretty much, yes.
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  6. Sep 3rd, 2005, 08:05 AM #5
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    Re: Difference between definitions and signatures?

    I have seen the term 'Refference file' being used too.
    Last edited by baja_yu; Sep 3rd, 2005 at 08:10 AM. Reason: 'deNoteMefied' the word "tearm" to "term"
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  7. Sep 3rd, 2005, 08:06 AM #6
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    Re: Difference between definitions and signatures?

    Thanks a lot
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  8. Sep 3rd, 2005, 08:10 AM #7
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    Re: [RESOLVED] Difference between definitions and signatures?

    Let's see some opinions ...
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  9. Sep 3rd, 2005, 08:11 AM #8
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    Re: [RESOLVED] Difference between definitions and signatures?

    No problem ... here's my vote.
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