Malware evasion techniques alter the characteristics of malicious software to avoid detection by cyber security solutions that rely on patterns or predefined signatures. Malware evasion techniques are used by malicious actors to bypass detection systems and traditional antivirus software. Malware evasion techniques are not only used to counter network-based intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) but can also … Read More
What is scareware?
What is scareware? Scareware is a type of malware cyberattack that scares a person into visiting an infected site and downloading malicious software. Scareware works by claiming to have detected an issue or virus on a device and directs the user to buy or download malicious software to rectify the problem. Scareware is basically the gateway to a more sophisticated … Read More
What is mobile malware?
Mobile malware is designed to target mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, with the aim of accessing private data. Mobile malware is a growing threat to organisations of any size because many businesses now allow their employees to access corporate networks using their own devices. Not only does this increase the potential for bringing unknown threats into the company … Read More
What is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a software application or device that monitors a network for policy violations or malicious activity. These threats or violations are either collected centrally or reported using a security information and event management system. Some IDS respond to detected intrusion upon discovery, known as intrusion prevention systems (IPS). Other IDS require an incident responder or … Read More
What Can Malicious Code Do?
With there are thought to be over a billion strains of malicious code in existence – and over 500,000 new forms detected every day, companies must make protection against malicious code a top priority. However, strategies for mitigating the effects of malicious code have to constantly evolve to combat their growing variety and the ever-increasing damage they can cause. So, … Read More
Malware Viruses: How to Detect a Virus?
Malware viruses are one of the most pervasive cyber threats organisations and individuals face. So much so, that malware viruses are one of the first things to come to mind when most people think about cyber attacks in general. In this post, we take a look at malware viruses, the various symptoms of malware, and how to know if your … Read More
What You Need to Know About Signature-based Malware Detection
Malware detection calls for the use of tools and techniques to identify, alert, block and respond to malware threats, such as downloading a malicious code. Basic malware detection methods can help identify and restrict known threats while advanced malware detection tools use machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to seek out and identify new and unknown threats. Signature-based detection is … Read More
What is Anti Malware?
Whether viruses, Trojan horses, ransomware, or rootkits, malware is one of the most common and frequent cyber threats companies face. So much so, in fact, that there were an unbelievable 5.5 billion malware attacks worldwide in 2022. Moreover, ransomware, a single variety of malware, cost companies $4.54 million, on average, in 2022. Consequently, organisations need to take their malware mitigation … Read More
7 Benefits of Dynamic Malware Analysis
Malware analysis is the process of understanding the purpose and behaviour of a suspicious file, website, server, or application. The analysis output helps with the detection, reduction and/or mitigation of potential threats. Malware analysis is a key process that ensures overall computer and cyber security as well as the security and safety of an organisation’s digital assets. Malware analysis not only … Read More
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