For better machine-based malware analysis, add a slice of LIME
Adding a slice of LIME to machine learning can take it from the ‘what’ to the why’ Continue reading For better machine-based malware analysis, add a slice of LIME
Author Archives: Bill Brenner
Ransomware as a service: how the bad guys marketed Philadelphia
Ransomware as a service has broken out of the dark web and its creators are making money by selling it openly online Continue reading Ransomware as a service: how the bad guys marketed Philadelphia
Watch out for the Android malware that snoops on your phone
GhostCtrl, being distributed by rogue versions designed to look like legitimate apps, can monitor what you do and lock up your device – beware! Continue reading Watch out for the Android malware that snoops on your phone
BSidesLV: What’s on the agenda in Las Vegas
Dropping in to BSidesLV while you’re in Vegas? Come and see our data scientists talk about machine learning and the threats there – we’d love to say hi Continue reading BSidesLV: What’s on the agenda in Las Vegas
Black Hat USA 2017: what’s on the agenda in Las Vegas
We’ll be at Black Hat with talks and a shirt giveaway if you give us the right passphrase – come and say hi; we’d love to see you Continue reading Black Hat USA 2017: what’s on the agenda in Las Vegas
Vault 7: new WikiLeaks dump details Android SMS snooping malware
Latest dump of stolen CIA documents includes user manual for HighRise app, used to eavesdrop on text messages Continue reading Vault 7: new WikiLeaks dump details Android SMS snooping malware
How app developers are gaming Google Play to boost their rankings
Our researchers spotted some app developers who were gaming the Google Play store – here’s what they uncovered in their investigation Continue reading How app developers are gaming Google Play to boost their rankings
How app developers are gaming Google Play to boost their rankings
Our researchers spotted some app developers who were gaming the Google Play store – here’s what they uncovered in their investigation Continue reading How app developers are gaming Google Play to boost their rankings
Deconstructing Petya: how it spreads and how to fight back
It’s been 24 hours since the outbreak first hit: here’s what we know now about how Petya behaves Continue reading Deconstructing Petya: how it spreads and how to fight back
How Spora ransomware tries to fool antivirus
Spora ransomware is back and it’s trying to confuse antivirus products and email filters. Continue reading How Spora ransomware tries to fool antivirus