A few years back, the use of force was considered to be the most important aspect in order to gain superiority. However, with the advancements of technology, all criminals need to do is laze behind their monitors while the computers and laptops do all their dirty work for them. The Plug-X is one such instrument which is used by the criminal overlords. It is a malware company that reached its zenith in the production of malware and does not want to stop continuing to do so. The company has introduced numerous versions of the Plug–X malware, the most recent being the version 6.0.
Gabor Szappanos, the Principal Researcher of the SophosLabs, takes us on a tour of the PlugX factory and provides us with a report describing the problems which are caused by a malware and the thought process which goes behind creating them. This report has been written scientifically and yet boasts of simple language so that even the novice readers can understand its contents. It also offers a clear, logical and wonderful insight into the world of malware.
In most cases, Malwares work like corrupt government systems, with each unit playing its part but not attracting a lot of attention. The aim of each unit is to reduce the chances that the malware may be trashed by heuristic defences which expect complex behaviour from such invaders. Therefore, the use of simple steps by different components of a malware is necessary as it does not look suspicious on its own and escapes the firewall since these firewalls are programmed to react to activities which feature a more complex behaviour.
The malware also carries a pirated copy of a digitally signed application which helps it in its dirty work. When the application file is downloaded or launched, the malware does its work and users become the target of the rising cyber Mafia.
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