During runtime, the protected code does not execute directly on the physical CPU. Instead, it executes within a unique virtual machine embedded into the protected application. Because the virtual architecture changes with every compilation, reverse engineers cannot use standard decompilers (like IDA Pro or Ghidra) to understand the program logic. 2. Mutation
Compared to early 3.x releases, the 3.4.0 build fixed numerous compatibility issues with modern compilers and Windows 10/11 system drivers. VMProtect Ultimate 3.4.0 Build 1155 Retail