Malicious software (malware) is a computer program designed to create harmful and
undesirable effects. It considered as one of the many dangerous threats for Internet users …

In today's interconnected digital world, targeted attacks have become a serious threat to
conventional computer systems and critical infrastructure alike. Many researchers contribute …

Dynamic malware analysis is fast gaining popularity over static analysis since it is not easily
defeated by evasion tactics such as obfuscation and polymorphism. During dynamic …

Malicious code attacks pose a serious threat to the security of information systems, as
malware evolved from innocuous conceptual software to advanced and destructive cyber …

Rootkits constitute a significant threat to modern computing and information systems. Since
their first appearance in the early 1990's they have steadily evolved, adapting to ever …

AntiViruses (AVs) are essential to face the myriad of malware threatening Internet users. AVs
operate in two modes: on-demand checks and real-time verification. Software-based real …

In a computer environment, an operating system is prone to malware, and even the Linux
operating system is not an exception. In recent years, malware has evolved, and attackers …

Malicious applications are usually comprehended through two major techniques, namely
static and dynamic analyses. Through static analysis, a given malicious program is parsed …

Behavior-based analysis of dynamically executed software has become an established
technique to identifying and analyzing potential malware. Most solutions rely on API or …

Malicious software attacks can disrupt information systems, violating security principles of
availability, confidentiality and integrity. Attackers use malware to gain control, steal data …