Articles on Tools

• Malware Analysis 3 Free NirSoft Tools for Malware Analysis
  Three NirSoft utilities complement Process Monitor for behavioral malware analysis: ProcessActivityView shows file system access with bytes read/written, RegFromApp monitors registry changes, and...
• Malware Can We Rely on the Antivirus' Ability to Disinfect a System?
  When antivirus detects malware that already executed, clicking "Remove" and moving on is tempting but risky. Other undetected malware may remain, or attackers may have already expanded their...
• Tools Common Failures of Information Security Tools (Part 2)
  HIPS can miss attacks or wrongly block legitimate actions. Log management may fail to capture necessary events or confuse analysts with poor reporting. Vulnerability management tools may miss patches...
• Tools Common Failures of Information Security Tools (Part 1)
  Security tools have side effects like medicine. Network firewalls cause connectivity issues; WAFs block legitimate traffic after site updates and are difficult to troubleshoot; antivirus tools may...
• Social Networking Which Apps Are Authorized to Access Your Social Networking Accounts?
  Attackers may target less secure third-party apps authorized to access social networking accounts rather than attacking the platforms directly. Periodically review and deauthorize unused apps on...
• Social Networking Exploring LinkedIn Look-Alike Email Spam Campaigns
  LinkedIn-themed spam effectively distributes malicious links because users are conditioned to receive and click LinkedIn emails—often without visiting the site directly. Campaigns have led to exploit...