Virus Generator

Definition
A virus generator is a program that gives the user the ability to create custom virus code. They allow the user to select and customize the characteristics of the virus they are designing. Users can usually specify the following characteristics:


 * Virus name
 * Author name
 * Whether to implement encryption or not
 * Whether to implement anti-debugging techniques or not
 * Minimum and maximum file size of the host file
 * Maximum number of infections
 * Whether it is a COM or EXE infector
 * Whether it infects COMMAND.COM
 * The trigger date for the payload.

Source

 * Assessing Technology, Methods, and Information for Committing and Combating Cyber Crime.