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The Ghost in the Browser Analysis of Web-Based Malware
Overview As more users are connected to the Internet and conduct their daily activities electronically, computer users have become the target of an underground economy that infects hosts with malware or adware for financial gain. Unfortunately, even a single visit to an infected web site enables the attacker to detect vulnerabilities in the user's applications and force the download a multitude of malware binaries. Frequently, this malware allows the adversary to gain full control of the compromised systems leading to the ex-filtration of sensitive information or installation of utilities that facilitate remote control of the host. However, the main difference is that web-based malware infections are pull-based and that the resulting command feedback loop is looser.
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| Date Published | April 2007 | ||
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