Q. What is one area where even compiler-based programs can contain symbolic information?

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Q. Why might it be worthwhile to export all functions by ordinals rather than by names?

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Q. Why is the issue of symbolic information different with most bytecode-based languages?

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Q. What is the typical strategy for eliminating internal names in bytecode-based programs?

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Q. What is code encryption?

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Q. What is required for the decryption of an encrypted program?

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Q. Why must a decrypted copy of the program reside in memory during runtime?

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Q. Can encrypted programs be programmatically decrypted?

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Q. How can the automatic unpacking of executables be prevented?

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Q. Why is it sometimes beneficial to incorporate special code in a program that prevents or complicates the process of stepping through the program and placing breakpoints in it?

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Q. When is combining antidebugger techniques with code encryption particularly effective?

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Q. Can it be possible to automatically unpack encrypted executables?

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Q. Are antidebugger tricks generally platform-specific?

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Q. Are antidebugger tricks without risks?

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Q. What is the difference between code encryption and code obfuscation?

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Q. Which of the following is not true about antidebugger tricks?

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Q. Why are antidebugger tricks risky?

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Q. How can code encryption be used in conjunction with antidebugger techniques?

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Q. Which operating systems are antidebugger tricks reasonably effective and compatible with?

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Q. What is the int 3 instruction used for in debugging?

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