The Need to Expand Beyond Windows OS; Maximizing Malware Analysis
Yes, malware commonly targets the Windows operating system. But if you limit malware analysis to Windows OS, you're leaving gaping vulnerabilities, says Christopher Kruegel of Lastline Inc. Here's how to maximize your analysis.
Kruegel, CEO of Lastline, says that one common limitation of malware analysis is that organizations focus too much of their activity on Windows OS and fail to consider the vulnerability surface that exists with malware that is targeting Mac OS machines or mobile phones such as Android or iOS platforms.
Download this interview transcript about improving malware analysis, Kruegel discusses:
- What commonly is overlooked in malware analysis;
- The benefits of analyzing non-Windows OS;
- How to improve visibility into a malware-based breach.