My Writing

• Malware Analysis Contemplating Malware Vaccination via Infection Markers
  Some malware checks for infection markers like mutexes, registry keys, or processes to avoid infecting systems twice. Preemptively creating these markers can vaccinate systems against specific...
• Social Networking Scammers Prescreen Victims for Tech Support Scams via Twitter and Phone
  Tech support scammers use Twitter bots to respond to public messages containing words like "virus" and "malware," inviting potential victims to call phone numbers where automated systems profile...
• Malware Analysis Getting to Know Jan Miller and His Hybrid Malware Analysis Sandbox
  Combining static and dynamic analysis in malware sandboxes extracts more artifacts and indicators than pure runtime behavior observation alone. This "hybrid analysis" approach addresses...
• Communication How to Become a Better Technical Writer
  An unread report, a misunderstood email, or an ignored recommendation can undo days of strong technical work. Better technical writing is a learnable skill, sharpened through writing courses,...
• Cloud Security Risks and Benefits of Docker Application Containers
  Docker containers share the host kernel, providing weaker isolation than virtual machines but offering security benefits like smaller vulnerability surfaces and easier patching through image...
• Cloud Getting to Know Docker for Distributing and Running Applications
  Docker packages applications into containers that include all necessary dependencies and configuration, eliminating installation headaches for end users. Containers share the host OS kernel rather...