Mutual exclusion object (mutex)

Mutual exclusion object (mutex)

A programming object that may be created by malware to signify that it is currently running in the computer. This can be used as an infection 'marker' in order to prevent multiple instances of the malware from running in the infected computer, thus possibly arousing suspicion.

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