Malware Development as the Evolution of Parasites - Adam Hogan

Explore the evolution of malware development through the lens of parasitology in this 58-minute conference talk from BSides Columbus Ohio 2015. Delve into epidemiology, evolution, and competition as they relate to both biological parasites and digital threats. Examine fascinating examples from nature, including the candiru fish and river fluke, and draw parallels to the world of cybersecurity. Learn how malware developers and security teams can apply lessons from parasitic adaptations to improve their strategies. Discuss the implications of increasing device diversity, BYOD policies, and the balance between uptime and data loss prevention. Gain insights into mathematical models for predicting malware spread and identifying high-risk users. Conclude with a Q&A session to further explore the intersection of biology and information security.

Introduction
Epidemiology
Evolution
Competition
Parasites
Candiru Fish
River Fluke
Alice in Wonderland
The Queen
Red Cleaning
The Simpsons
The Boat
Malware
Who is more specialized
What can we take from this
How can I better my team
What can we learn from parasites
Parasite development speed
Can we do something about it
Predictions
Populations
Sex is complicated
Increase in diversity
Bring Your Own Device
Balance Uptime Data Loss Prevention
Software Randomization
Immune System
Mathematical Models
Epidemiology Physician
Modeling STDs
Identifying highrisk users
Questions