What is a signature?
In the security world the word signature has been given numerous definitions over the years. For the purposes of this discussion, a signature is defined as any detection method that relies on distinctive marks or characteristics being present in an exploits. These signatures are specifically designed to detect known exploits as they contain distinctive marks; such as ego strings, fixed offsets, debugging information, or any other unique marking that may or may not be related to actually exploiting a vulnerability.
After you have registered, you may set your signature. This is a piece of text that you would like to be inserted at the end of all your posts, a little like having headed note paper. If you have created a signature, then the forum will automatically append your signature to any messages you post. You can disable signatures on a per-post basis by un-ticking the ‘Show Signature’ checkbox when you compose your message. You may turn the signature on and off on posts you have already made by editing the post and altering the state of the ‘Show Signature’ option. You can set your signature by editing your profile here.
A “Signature" is a text file that appears at the end of an e-mail message. It would typically contain information such as: • Contact Name • Contact Position • Name of the Company or Organization • Mailing Address • Phone and Fax Numbers • Return E-mail Address It may also contain a favorite quote, joke or any other information you would like to include which identifies you in your e-mail messages.
