Fileless malware, a dangerous replacement for traditional malware, runs entirely in a computer’s memory, leaving no trace on the hard drive, making detection harder. This threat exploits built-in administrative tools to avoid traditional security measures and survives system restarts. The latest attacks use a blend of techniques to bypass security, such as code injection and registry manipulation. The complexity of detecting these threats highlights the need for improved detection techniques, security policies, and user education. AI and machine learning could offer advanced detection and prevention tactics.
January 4 tech news roundup: Google removes legit Chrome extension instead of a malware, Microsoft displays yet another ad on Windows 11, Honey’s Pie AdBlock extension comes under fire – FileHippo News January 4 tech news roundup: Google removes legit Chrome extension instead of a malware, Microsoft displays yet another ad on Windows 11, Honey’s Pie AdBlock extension comes under fire
Google removed the popular EditThisCookie extension, which has 3 million users, from its Chrome Web Store due to its lack of support for Manifest V3.
