goat file en · NOUN
Etymology
Named thus because the file acts as a "sacrificial goat".
Meanings
- (qualifier:computer security) An executable file with a known structure and/or file size, designed to be infected by a file-infecting computer virus in order to facilitate the study of such.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| goat files | Number=Plur | lexicographic |