Category Archives: Virtual Machine (VM)

Educating the Educators: Protecting Student Data

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I found my 17-year-old son happily playing video games last year when he was supposed to be in virtual school. But after a few questions, I learned he wasn’t skipping school. His class had been canceled after his teacher fell for a phishing attack, and their computer was infected with a virus. This isn’t an […]

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New Security Enhancements for Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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Windows Server 2016 includes enhanced security features, such as VM encryption capabilities and a minimal Nano Server to reduce the attack surface.

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Fighting Fire With WinDBG: Breaking URLZone’s Anti-VM Armor

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URLZone, a sophisticated banking Trojan that first emerged in 2009, keeps its inner workings under wraps with extensive anti-research features.

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GootKit: Bobbing and Weaving to Avoid Prying Eyes

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IBM X-Force researchers recently studied the GootKit banking Trojan — and the many ways it effectively evades detection and maintains persistence.

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Security and the Virtual Network: Part I

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Virtual networks are becoming a popular choice for enterprises due to their flexibility, but it’s not simple to select the right option.

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