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Malware Science

By : Shane Molinari
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Malware Science

By: Shane Molinari

Overview of this book

In today's world full of online threats, the complexity of harmful software presents a significant challenge for detection and analysis. This insightful guide will teach you how to apply the principles of data science to online security, acting as both an educational resource and a practical manual for everyday use. Malware Science starts by explaining the nuances of malware, from its lifecycle to its technological aspects before introducing you to the capabilities of data science in malware detection by leveraging machine learning, statistical analytics, and social network analysis. As you progress through the chapters, you’ll explore the analytical methods of reverse engineering, machine language, dynamic scrutiny, and behavioral assessments of malicious software. You’ll also develop an understanding of the evolving cybersecurity compliance landscape with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, and gain insights into the global efforts in curbing cyber threats. By the end of this book, you’ll have a firm grasp on the modern malware lifecycle and how you can employ data science within cybersecurity to ward off new and evolving threats.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
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Part 1– Introduction
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Chapter 1: Malware Science Life Cycle Overview
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Part 2 – The Current State of Key Malware Science AI Technologies
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Part 3 – The Future State of AI’s Use for Malware Science
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Chapter 8: Epilogue – A Harmonious Overture to the Future of Malware Science and Cybersecurity
Appendix

The future state of post-quantum cryptography in countering quantum-vulnerable malware

The quantum revolution is on the horizon. Quantum computers, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, promise computational capabilities that classical computers, bound by bits, cannot hope to achieve in a lifetime. With these newfound capabilities come unprecedented challenges, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. Classical encryption systems, the bedrock of modern digital security, are suddenly at risk of becoming obsolete, and the potential for malware exploiting quantum vulnerabilities lurks ominously.

Understanding the quantum threat

The imminent threat from quantum computers primarily centers on their potential to break widely used encryption algorithms. Specifically, quantum computers can efficiently run algorithms such as Shor’s algorithm, which can factor large numbers exponentially faster than the best-known algorithms on classical computers. This poses a direct...