Detecting malware and removing it
One of the first things about malware, depending on its type, is finding and removing it before it causes damage to a system or network. To do that, multiple tools and techniques can be employed. Now, let’s talk about some of the ways you might detect malware on the network and remove it, beyond the use of antivirus software:
- Canarytokens: Canarytokens are files and settings intentionally placed on a network or systems that, when accessed, create an alert. Examples of this are more common in network environments, such as placing files on a network share that have titles such as Financial Data or Future Plans, and so on. Another example is the creation of user accounts or services that might denote high privileges such as Administrator.
- Yet Another Recursive Acronym (YARA) signatures: YARA is a tool that uses crafted text files called YARA rules to detect the presence of malicious files on systems or networks. In some cases, YARA...
