Malware & Ransomware
Static Malware Analysis Errors: 7 Common Mistakes and Fixes
Analyzing malware in isolation without context often leads to false negatives, as modern threats detect analysis environments and alter their behaviour accordingly.
malware detection
Everything TechSec Observer has reported about malware detection: 6 stories, newest first. Part of our Malware & Ransomware coverage.
Malware & Ransomware
Cryptojacking: How to Detect and Stop Silent Resource Theft
Cryptojacking hides in plain sight by mimicking legitimate background processes, making standard antivirus tools blind to its subtle resource consumption patterns.
Cyber Attacks
Endpoint Protection vs Antivirus: Why Signature Scanning Fails
Traditional antivirus relies on known file signatures, whereas modern endpoint protection uses behavioural analysis to stop attacks that have never been seen before.
Malware & Ransomware
Email Attachment Scanning: How Gatekeepers Filter Digital Mail
Scanners inspect file structure before execution, blocking known threats while missing novel code that mimics legitimate document formats.
Malware & Ransomware
Signature-Based Detection: Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions
Signature-based detection offers instant recognition of known threats but fails entirely against new, unrecognised code variants.
Malware & Ransomware
Detecting Mobile Malware: Log Signals and System Blind Spots
Mobile malware often hides in plain sight by abusing legitimate system permissions, leaving no trace in traditional network logs or file hashes.