Name
Abstract | ||
|---|---|---|
Modern cyberweapons and malware are targeted bespoke software packages that bypass firewalls, virus checkers and intrusion prevention systems by appearing legitimate. Recent incidents have shown that these tools present a real threat from nation states and criminal organizations. In this paper, we present a systematic model for the structure and operations of these software. Their modular structure enables efficient development of malware and tailoring of mission packages for various operations. In-house development of unique software thwarts scanners. Targeting the malware to selected persons bypasses firewalls and bridges air-gaps. This rises sophistication of the malware threat to a new level and has serious implications for the protection of cyber-physical systems. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
|---|---|---|
2013 | 10.1109/ICDCSW.2013.43 | ICDCS Workshops |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
real threat,malware threat,bypass firewalls,cyber-physical targets,bespoke software package,modular structure,bridges air-gaps,efficient development,bypasses firewalls,unique software thwarts scanner,in-house development,automation,malware,payloads,firewall,servers,internet,intrusion prevention system | Bespoke,Cryptovirology,Computer security,Computer science,Server,Automation,Cyber-physical system,Software,Malware,The Internet | Conference |
ISSN | Citations | PageRank |
1545-0678 | 0 | 0.34 |
References | Authors | |
2 | 3 | |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Kiravuo | 1 | 2 | 2.11 |
| Mikko Särelä | 2 | 138 | 11.59 |
| Jukka Manner | 3 | 290 | 39.24 |