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DIMVA
2007
14 years 1 months ago
On the Adaptive Real-Time Detection of Fast-Propagating Network Worms
Abstract. We present two light-weight worm detection algorithms that offer significant advantages over fixed-threshold methods. The first algorithm, RBS (ratebased sequential hy...
Jaeyeon Jung, Rodolfo A. Milito, Vern Paxson
DIMVA
2007
14 years 1 months ago
Measurement and Analysis of Autonomous Spreading Malware in a University Environment
Abstract. Autonomous spreading malware in the form of bots or worms is a constant threat in today’s Internet. In the form of botnets, networks of compromised machines that can be...
Jan Goebel, Thorsten Holz, Carsten Willems
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
Why Johnny Can't Pentest: An Analysis of Black-Box Web Vulnerability Scanners
Black-box web vulnerability scanners are a class of tools that can be used to identify security issues in web applications. These tools are often marketed as "point-and-click ...
Adam Doupé, Marco Cova, Giovanni Vigna
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
Evaluating Bluetooth as a Medium for Botnet Command and Control
Abstract. Malware targeting mobile phones is being studied with increasing interest by the research community. While such attention has previously focused on viruses and worms, man...
Kapil Singh, Samrit Sangal, Nehil Jain, Patrick Tr...
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
Take a Deep Breath: A Stealthy, Resilient and Cost-Effective Botnet Using Skype
Abstract. Skype is one of the most used P2P applications on the Internet: VoIP calls, instant messaging, SMS and other features are provided at a low cost to millions of users. Alt...
Antonio Nappa, Aristide Fattori, Marco Balduzzi, M...
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
HookScout: Proactive Binary-Centric Hook Detection
Abstract. In order to obtain and maintain control, kernel malware usually makes persistent control flow modifications (i.e., installing hooks). To avoid detection, malware develope...
Heng Yin, Pongsin Poosankam, Steve Hanna, Dawn Xia...
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
Organizing Large Scale Hacking Competitions
Computer security competitions and challenges are a way to foster innovation and educate students in a highly-motivating setting. In recent years, a number of different security co...
Nicholas Childers, Bryce Boe, Lorenzo Cavallaro, L...
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
Conqueror: Tamper-Proof Code Execution on Legacy Systems
We present Conqueror, a software-based attestation scheme for tamper-proof code execution on untrusted legacy systems. Beside providing load-time attestation of a piece of code, Co...
Lorenzo Martignoni, Roberto Paleari, Danilo Brusch...
DIMVA
2010
14 years 1 months ago
Covertly Probing Underground Economy Marketplaces
Cyber-criminals around the world are using Internet-based communication channels to establish trade relationships and complete fraudulent transactions. Furthermore, they control an...
Hanno Fallmann, Gilbert Wondracek, Christian Platz...