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Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:59:11 +0000
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| As an alternative to reverse engineering malware that is protectively packed, we look at the option of analyzing malware by API calls to determine what a file might be up to. Categories: Tags: apiflooderobfuscated malwarepackersPieter Arntztrojanvflooder |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:19:25 +0000
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| ILSpy is an open-source .NET assembly browser and decompiler. We demonstrate its use looking at a simple adware file. Categories: Tags: .NETadwareassemblydecompiledotdograndfather.exeilspyPieter Arntz |
The post Using ILSpy to analyze a small adware file appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:32:46 +0000
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| Due to recent Netflix related phishing emails in the UK, we feel it’s important to keep an eye out for this scam and others like it. Categories: Tags: netflixphishPieter Arntzscam |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:00:08 +0000
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| YARA is a tool that can be used to identify files that meet certain conditions. It is mainly in use by security researchers to classify malware. Categories: Tags: ExplainedmalwarePieter Arntzrulesthe more you knowyara |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:00:21 +0000
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| False positives are alarms for non-specific files or behavior that is flagged as malicious, while in fact there were no bad intentions present. Categories: Tags: Explainedf/pfalse positivesPieter Arntzthe more you know |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:00:12 +0000
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| What could have happened when you find Facebook posts or messages that you didn’t post or send? And what are the actions you can take to prevent further abuse? Categories: Tags: appsfacebookFacebook MessengerpermissionsPieter Arntzthe more you know |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:00:10 +0000
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| Malware vaccination tricks are offered for various sorts and families of malware, but can and should we use them? What are the pros and cons? Read all about it. Categories: Tags: canary filekeyboardlanguagemalwareMalwarebytesPieter Arntzransomwareregistry keyvaccinationvaccinevirtual machine |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:30:46 +0000
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| Digital forensics is different from cyber-security as it deals with the problem when it’s too late for precautions. It’s the science of figuring out what happened just before and after a breach. Categories: Tags: digitalforensicsPieter Arntzthe more you know |
The post Explained: digital forensics appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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