Ok, Just a note, C++ doesn't make a good anti Virus ...easier.
Visual basic can create a very extensive well designed antivirus.
The keyword however is "extensive".
Anti-Malaware is pretty straight forward.
Anti-Viruses however (C++ or VB ) require not only a scan for viruses by name but more importantly , Virus Signatures.
Usually a virus signature is based off a signature and is discovered by it's pattern lets call the pattern (X,Y,Z). (first X happens, then Y happens, then Z happens) If this pattern is consistent then it may be flagged as suspicious.
How can we do this in VB.net? A Static algorithm as a base, (which checks the file for a specific pattern) such as file 7,8,9,1,4,3,2,5,4 and the virus signature of (X,Y,Z) is 1,3,4 , in this example there is no virus present because even though the file contains 1,3,4 it is not a pattern, nor is it consistent , now lets say the virus signature was 1,4,3 then your antivirus should trigger a warning because your file being scanned has the same actions, consistent , and in a pattern. after you work out all that, then all you need is someone with way to much time on their hands.
Good Luck
If your not a huge business looking to develop a competitive antivirus with a up to date database with all virus signatures, I would suggest {NO MATTER WHAT LANGUAGE IT IS}, You consider something else to spend your time on
Visual basic can create a very extensive well designed antivirus.
The keyword however is "extensive".
Anti-Malaware is pretty straight forward.
Anti-Viruses however (C++ or VB ) require not only a scan for viruses by name but more importantly , Virus Signatures.
Usually a virus signature is based off a signature and is discovered by it's pattern lets call the pattern (X,Y,Z). (first X happens, then Y happens, then Z happens) If this pattern is consistent then it may be flagged as suspicious.
How can we do this in VB.net? A Static algorithm as a base, (which checks the file for a specific pattern) such as file 7,8,9,1,4,3,2,5,4 and the virus signature of (X,Y,Z) is 1,3,4 , in this example there is no virus present because even though the file contains 1,3,4 it is not a pattern, nor is it consistent , now lets say the virus signature was 1,4,3 then your antivirus should trigger a warning because your file being scanned has the same actions, consistent , and in a pattern. after you work out all that, then all you need is someone with way to much time on their hands.
Good Luck
If your not a huge business looking to develop a competitive antivirus with a up to date database with all virus signatures, I would suggest {NO MATTER WHAT LANGUAGE IT IS}, You consider something else to spend your time on
Originally Posted by lolland
