Wobfuscator - Obfuscating JavaScript Malware via Opportunistic Translation to WebAssembly

Explore a novel approach to JavaScript malware obfuscation through opportunistic translation to WebAssembly in this 23-minute IEEE conference talk. Delve into the Wobfuscator technique presented by researchers from the University at Buffalo, SUNY and the University of Stuttgart. Learn how this method leverages WebAssembly to create more resilient and harder-to-detect malicious code. Gain insights into the implications of this obfuscation technique for cybersecurity professionals and malware analysts. Understand the potential impact on existing detection and analysis tools, and consider the evolving landscape of web-based threats.

Wobfuscator: Obfuscating JavaScript Malware via Opportunistic Translation to WebAssembly