You're reading from Malware Development for Ethical Hackers Learn how to develop various types of malware to strengthen cybersecurity

Product type Paperback

Published in Jun 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781801810173

Length 390 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Concepts

Cybersecurity

Author (1):

Mr. Zhassulan Zhussupov

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Table of Contents (23) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Malware Behavior: Injection, Persistence, and Privilege Escalation Techniques FREE CHAPTER

2. Chapter 1: A Quick Introduction to Malware Development

3. Chapter 2: Exploring Various Malware Injection Attacks

4. Chapter 3: Mastering Malware Persistence Mechanisms

5. Chapter 4: Mastering Privilege Escalation on Compromised Systems

6. Part 2: Evasion Techniques

7. Chapter 5: Anti-Debugging Tricks

8. Chapter 6: Navigating Anti-Virtual Machine Strategies

9. Chapter 7: Strategies for Anti-Disassembly

10. Chapter 8: Navigating the Antivirus Labyrinth – a Game of Cat and Mouse

11. Part 3: Math and Cryptography in Malware

12. Chapter 9: Exploring Hash Algorithms

13. Chapter 10: Simple Ciphers

14. Chapter 11: Unveiling Common Cryptography in Malware

15. Chapter 12: Advanced Math Algorithms and Custom Encoding

16. Part 4: Real-World Malware Examples

17. Chapter 13: Classic Malware Examples

18. Chapter 14: APT and Cybercrime

19. Chapter 15: Malware Source Code Leaks

20. Chapter 16: Ransomware and Modern Threats

21. Index

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Summary

In this chapter, we embarked on a comprehensive exploration of APTs, shedding light on their significance in the realm of cybercrime. We began by introducing the concept of APTs, elucidating their multifaceted nature and the distinct challenges they pose to cybersecurity professionals. Delving deeper, we dissected the characteristics that define APTs, from their stealthy persistence to their sophisticated methodologies.

Throughout our journey, we examined infamous examples of APTs that have left an indelible mark on the cybersecurity landscape. From nation-state actors such as APT29 (Cozy Bear) and APT28 (Fancy Bear) to financially motivated groups such as APT41 (Winnti Group), each case study provided valuable insights into the diverse motives and tactics employed by APTs.

Central to our discussion were the TTPs utilized by APTs to achieve their objectives. Drawing from real-life practical examples and leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework, we dissected the intricate...