Security vendors say traditional signature-based virus scanning will take a back seat to whitelisting, blacklisting, behavior-based detection and reputation analysis in 2009. Step 1: Identify a ...

Sometimes the simplest techniques can foil the complex systems created by security firms and large enterprises to detect malicious programs and files. Putting malware to sleep, waiting for a user to ...

A strain of Windows malware is exploiting a deceptively simple trick to bypass antivirus software: it disguises itself as a legitimately signed application, making it nearly invisible to standard ...

Researchers recently uncovered a new memory-resident malware family and installer that they say employ a unique and stealthy approach to hide from threat detection tools. FireEye's Mandiant advanced ...

Varist today launched its Hybrid Detection Engine™, creating the first AI-scale malware detection solution that finds both known and zero-day threats instantly at scale. Built on proven technology ...

In today’s evolving threat landscape, security teams must always be on their toes. Effective protection is not simply a case of addressing a handful of vulnerabilities and countering half a dozen ...

Key Takeaways A properly configured virtual lab keeps malware contained and prevents damage to systems.Hashing, static review, and dynamic testing need to be us ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

A new technique dubbed "Zombie ZIP" helps conceal payloads in compressed files specially created to avoid detection from security solutions such as antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) ...

The ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity threats necessitates constant vigilance against emerging threats. One such threat gaining traction is crypto malware. Recent statistics reveal a disturbing ...