Malicious Documents Emerging Trends - A Gmail Perspective

Explore a comprehensive analysis of malicious document trends from a Gmail perspective in this 43-minute RSA Conference talk. Delve into the latest evasion tactics employed by attackers targeting both individual and corporate inboxes, and learn about Google's defensive strategies. Gain insights into who is at risk, how targets are selected, and methods for detecting spikes in malicious activity. Examine the effectiveness of AI detection and traditional antivirus approaches, and understand how Gmail combines various techniques to combat threats. Investigate the intricacies of Office documents, archives, and other file types, as well as Gmail's spam classifier and force plate mechanisms. Suitable for those with a general understanding of malware and basic knowledge of related cybersecurity concepts.

Introduction
Malicious Document Trends
Who is at risk
How are they targeted
Detecting spikes
Example
Trends
What can we do
The answer
AI detection
Traditional antivirus
How it works
Marketing Presentation
Label Data
Combining Techniques
Deep Questioning
Summary
QA
Office Documents
Other Documents
Archive
Gmail Spam Classifier
Gmail Force Plate