Essays about: "Malicious PDF"

Found 4 essays containing the words Malicious PDF.

  1. 1. Increased evasion resilience in modern PDF malware detectors : Using a more evasive training dataset

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Oscar Ekholm; [2022]
    Keywords : Malware Analysis; Malicious PDF; Malware Detection; Machine Learning; Evasion; Analys av skadlig programvara; Skadlig PDF; Detektion av skadlig programvara; Maskininlärning; Undanflykt;

    Abstract : The large scale usage of the PDF coupled with its versatility has made the format an attractive target for carrying and deploying malware. Traditional antivirus software struggles against new malware and PDF's vast obfuscation options. In the search of better detection systems, machine learning based detectors have been developed. READ MORE

  3. 2. What's the Deal with Stegomalware? : The Techniques, Challenges, Defence and Landscape

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Kristoffer Björklund; [2021]
    Keywords : Stegomalware; steganography; information hiding; covert channel;

    Abstract : Stegomalware is the art of hiding malicious software with steganography. Steganography is the technique of hiding data in a seemingly innocuous carrier. The occurrence of stegomalware is increasing, with attackers using ingenious techniques to avoid detection. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Extendable Guideline for Analysing Malicious PDF Documents

    University essay from Sektionen för Informationsvetenskap, Data– och Elektroteknik (IDE)

    Author : Peter Sjöholm; [2013]
    Keywords : PDF; Documents; Portable Document Format; Malicious PDF; Malicious; Guideline; Analyse; Analysing; Analyze; Analyzing; Extendable; Flowchart;

    Abstract : Today, the average computer user has undoubtedly encountered the PDF format while handling electronic documents. Due to its wide-spread popularity and feature richness, PDF documents are commonly utilized by attackers in order to infect systems with malware. This thesis will present The Extendable Guideline for Analysing Malicious PDF Documents. READ MORE

  5. 4. Malicious PDF Document Analysis

    University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Haobing Dai; [2013]
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    Abstract : With the development of network and information technology, E-mail has became increasingly popular and the society’s indispensable needs. However, virus spreading via the email are also increasing. The Email attachment, such as, PDF documents, EXE programs, can spread viruses from one computer to another computer. READ MORE