CONTENTS I. Worms A. What are Worms ……………………………………………………....... 1 B. Few Popular Worms ………………………………………………….… 2 C. Propagation of Worms ……………………………………………….…. 3 D. Worm Signatures and Detection Strategies …………………………...... 5 II. Metamorphic Worms A. Introduction …………………………………………………………….. 6 B. Polymorphic vs. Metamorphic Worms ……………………………….... 6 C. Challenges faced during Detection …………………………………….. 7 D. Detection Strategies ……………………………………………………. 8 III. Result A. Metamorphic Engines ………………………………………………….. 9 B. Research Answer ……………………………………………………… 14 IV. Conclusion ………………………………………………………………... 15 V. References ………………………………………………………………… 16 Read more: http://dl.packetstormsecurity.net/papers/worms/fia_ppr.pdf