DeepLocker: How AI Can Power a Stealthy New Breed of Malware

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  1. guest

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    DeepLocker: How AI Can Power a Stealthy New Breed of Malware
    August 8, 2018
    https://securityintelligence.com/deeplocker-how-ai-can-power-a-stealthy-new-breed-of-malware/
     
  2. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    So how would this get on your system
     
  3. itman

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    In short, you would install it yourself. A hacked installer, update, etc.. Conceptually not that different from a PUP or PUA. Also not that different from current "sleeper" malware that can be triggered on event:
    https://www.securityweek.com/ibm-describes-ai-powered-malware-can-hide-inside-benign-applications
     
  4. EASTER

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    Time Bombs. Those in my years of IT malware removal were IMO the most notorious. Especially once they determined just the right measurements of code to first infiltrate via stealth, then wedge the payload into a nice confidential hiding place with the clock ticking until triggered. A few Ransomwares made use of this "sleeper" method to spring the trap on their targets.
     
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