A Lightweight IDS for Early APT Detection Using a Novel Feature Selection Method

An Advanced Persistent Threat APT is a multistage, highly sophisticated, and covert form of cyber threat that gains unauthorized access to networks to either steal valuable data or disrupt the targeted network. These threats often remain undetected for extended periods, emphasizing the critical...

Hunting APTs with YARA

For the past few years, we have been spreading our knowledge and experience of using YARA, often called a pattern matching swiss knife for malware researchers and everyone else. Most of the time, this took the form of the Kaspersky training course titled, "Hunting APTs with YARA Like a GReAT...

BSides NYC, a volunteer organized event put on by and for the community

Another edition of BSides NYC has passed, and as first time attendee and presenter, I was genuinely impressed with the impeccable organization, the content shared, and the interesting conversations that took place among enthusiasts and professionals from all over the world. I've been a long time...

Looking Ahead to MIRcon 2014

As targeted cyber attacks become increasingly prevalent, today's cybersecurity professionals are being tested like never before. The upcoming Mandiant Incident Response Conference MIRcon® - October 7 & 8, 2014 - offers attendees the chance to hear insights from some of the most respected and...