#TrojanDetection

Flexible Structure of Zip Archives Exploited to Hide Malware Undetected

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November 11, 2024 at 01:02PM Threat actors exploit zip file concatenation in phishing attacks, using it to hide Trojan malware like SmokeLoader undetected. Different zip readers handle concatenated files variably, impacting detection effectiveness. Users are advised to be cautious with unsolicited attachments, while enterprises should employ advanced security tools to uncover hidden threats within zip … Read more

‘BadPack’ APK Files Make Android Malware Hard to Detect

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July 17, 2024 at 11:36AM “BadPack,” a set of maliciously packaged APK files, creates challenges for analysts trying to detect and analyze malware in Android applications. The altered header information in BadPack files hampers reverse-engineering tools and has contributed to the rise of Android banking Trojans. Unit 42 researchers have developed methods to detect and … Read more