Essays about: "antivirus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the word antivirus.

1. 1. Antivirus performance in detecting Metasploit payloads : A Case Study on Anti-Virus Effectiveness

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

   Author : Eric Nyberg; Leandro Dinis Ferreira; [2023]
   Keywords : Metasploit; Anti-Virus Effectivness; AV Effectiveness; MSFVenom; Antivirus; AV Software; Metasploit Encoding; Encodings; Detection rates; AV Efficiency; Antivirus efficiency; payloads; payload detection..;

   Abstract : This paper will focus solely on the effectiveness of AV (antivirus) in detecting Metasploit payloads which have been encapsulated with different encapsulation modules. There seems to be a significant knowledge gap in the evaluation of commercial antivirus's software and their ability to detect malicious code and stop such code from being executed on IT systems. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Living off the Land Binaries with Virtual Machines

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

   Author : Jakob Lingaas Türk; [2021]
   Keywords : LOLbin; Living off the land; virtual machine escape; fileless malware;

   Abstract : As the threat of ransomware increases, the ever-growing demand for more efficient cybersecurityimplementations invite cybercriminals to find new methods of bypassing these counter measures.One method for bypassing potential antivirus software is to use the binaries already present on thevictim device, causing them damage by using trusted binaries which does not trigger windowsdefender (or similar antivirus measures). READ MORE

5. 4. C&C architecture : Automation of the deployment of a sophisticated infrastructure, for new malicious uses, harder to detect

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

   Author : Timon Glasser; [2021]
   Keywords : Command Control; botnets; RAT; detection; implementation; Red Team; Command Control; botnät; RAT; upptäckt; genomförande; Red Team;

   Abstract : Today cybersecurity is becoming a major concern for all of society. Companies can lose billions of dollars because of cyberattacks. States need to keep the vital infrastructure of the country running and must prepare for cyberwar against cyberterrorism and other states. READ MORE

6. 5. HuntChain Project : A blockchain-based malware detection tool

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

   Author : Anas Kwefati; [2021]
   Keywords : Blockchain; Decentralization; Malware Detection; Antivirus;

   Abstract : Nowadays, malware attacks are increasing day by day, and are an ongoing problem for many entities (e.g. companies, institutions). One of the ways to prevent malware is by using tools such as an antivirus. READ MORE