Articles on Malware

• Web Security Time to Let Go of Java in the Web Browser: How to Disable It
  Java exploits have become the top moneymaker for exploit kit authors, yet few people regularly use Java in browsers. The likelihood of being targeted overpowers the benefits. Disable Java in browsers...
• Malware Specialized Honeypots for SSH, Web and Malware Attacks
  Specialized honeypots match a single attacker tactic, turning ambiguous activity into precise telemetry whether they wait for attackers to arrive or actively visit suspicious sites. The T-Pot...
• Malware What Is Cloud Anti-Virus and How Does It Work?
  Cloud anti-virus uses lightweight endpoint agents that offload analysis to provider infrastructure—less system strain, smaller attack surface. Agents submit file metadata (hashes, behavior, origin)...
• Malware What is Malware?
  A program counts as malware not because of what it can do, but because of how an attacker uses it. This view aligns with NIST's longer formulation but cuts the verbiage.
• Social Engineering Asymmetry of Data Value, Social Engineering, and What To Do
  Information perceived as valueless won't be protected—but its value to attackers differs from value to the organization. Knowing AV product names helps tune malware; knowing application versions...
• Malware Detailed PDF Malware Threat Report from Symantec