A theoretical study of hardware performance counters-based malware detection
Malware can range from simple adware to stealthy kernel control-flow modifying rootkits.
Although anti-virus software is popular, an ongoing cat-and-mouse cycle of anti-virus …
Although anti-virus software is popular, an ongoing cat-and-mouse cycle of anti-virus …
On the feasibility of online malware detection with performance counters
The proliferation of computers in any domain is followed by the proliferation of malware in
that domain. Systems, including the latest mobile platforms, are laden with viruses, rootkits …
that domain. Systems, including the latest mobile platforms, are laden with viruses, rootkits …
Analyzing hardware based malware detectors
Detection of malicious software at the hardware level is emerging as an effective solution to
increasing security threats. Hardware based detectors rely on Machine Learning (ML) …
increasing security threats. Hardware based detectors rely on Machine Learning (ML) …
Comprehensive assessment of run-time hardware-supported malware detection using general and ensemble learning
Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Hardware Performance Counters
(HPCs) for detecting pattern of malicious applications. Hardware-supported detectors utilize …
(HPCs) for detecting pattern of malicious applications. Hardware-supported detectors utilize …
Hardware performance counters can detect malware: Myth or fact?
The ever-increasing prevalence of malware has led to the explorations of various detection
mechanisms. Several recent works propose to use Hardware Performance Counters (HPCs) …
mechanisms. Several recent works propose to use Hardware Performance Counters (HPCs) …
On the detection of kernel-level rootkits using hardware performance counters
Recent work has investigated the use of hardware performance counters (HPCs) for the
detection of malware running on a system. These works gather traces of HPCs for a variety …
detection of malware running on a system. These works gather traces of HPCs for a variety …
Performance monitoring counter based intelligent malware detection and design alternatives
Hardware solutions for malware detection are becoming increasingly important as software-
based solutions can be easily compromised by intelligent malware. However, the cost of …
based solutions can be easily compromised by intelligent malware. However, the cost of …
A survey on hardware-based malware detection approaches
CP Chenet, A Savino, S Di Carlo - IEEE Access, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper delves into the dynamic landscape of computer security, where malware poses a
paramount threat. Our focus is a riveting exploration of the recent and promising hardware …
paramount threat. Our focus is a riveting exploration of the recent and promising hardware …
[HTML][HTML] Towards accurate run-time hardware-assisted stealthy malware detection: a lightweight, yet effective time series CNN-based approach
According to recent security analysis reports, malicious software (aka malware) is rising at
an alarming rate in numbers, complexity, and harmful purposes to compromise the security …
an alarming rate in numbers, complexity, and harmful purposes to compromise the security …
Ensemble learning for effective run-time hardware-based malware detection: A comprehensive analysis and classification
Malware detection at the hardware level has emerged recently as a promising solution to
improve the security of computing systems. Hardware-based malware detectors take …
improve the security of computing systems. Hardware-based malware detectors take …