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Detecting the Unknown: Protecting Against DGA-Based Malware

Written by Lital Asher-Dotan | Jul 9, 2015 5:16:36 PM

Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA)-based malware, like GameOver Zeus and CryptoLocker botnets, introduces a massive threat, not only because of the vast financial implications they impose, but also because of how difficult they are to detect. Even the FBI's efforts to stop a DGA-based operation were ineffective, as was lately discussed in a post by Lotem Guy.

In order to make a stand against complex malware, like DGA-based malware, there is a need to employ new dynamic detection approaches.

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  • How Domain Generation Algorithm is used to avoid detection
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