Advanced Techniques for Real Time Detection of Polymorphic Malware

Explore advanced techniques for real-time detection of polymorphic malware in this BSidesSF 2016 conference talk by Ajit Thyagarajan. Delve into various malware detection methods, addressing challenges posed by polymorphism and high-volume malware. Examine the effectiveness of SSD and SS Deep approaches, database optimization strategies, and the complexities of dealing with metamorphic malware. Gain insights into cutting-edge solutions for combating evolving cyber threats in this informative 25-minute presentation.

Syllabus

Introduction
Malware
Detection techniques
The problem
Polymorphism
Volume malware
SSD
Polymorphic files
Database optimization
Is SS Deep the gold standard
Metamorphic malware