Pocket-Sized Badness - Why Ransomware Comes as a Plot Twist in the Cat-Mouse Game

Explore the evolution of malware in this 54-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the shift from stealthy, resource-abusing malware to disruptive ransomware seeking direct and fast profit. Examine the "plot twist" in cybersecurity as presenters Federico Maggi and Stefano Zanero analyze SimpleLocker, Device Administration API, and malware detection techniques. Gain insights into threatening text extraction, device locking mechanisms, and the unique characteristics of ransomware. Understand the vicious circle of ransomware attacks, vendor guarantees, and the wake-up call this trend represents for cybersecurity professionals.

Introduction
Outline
SimpleLocker
Color
SD Fang
Device Administration API
Reset Password API
Malware Analysis Pipeline
Threatening Text
Extracting Text
Text Detection
Training Set
Thresholds
Device Locking
Admin Area View
Analysis
Conclusion
CostSensitive Classification
Malware Detection Features
Results
Data Sources
Analysis Results
Service API
Main page
Papers
Ransomware Survey
Why Ransomware is Different
The Vicious Circle
Vendor Guarantee
My Wakeup Call