Deception at Scale - How Malware Abuses Trust

Explore the evolving landscape of malware deception techniques in this 30-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into VirusTotal's research findings on how attackers exploit trust to distribute malware, including the use of stolen certificates, legitimate distribution channels, and system tools. Discover surprising statistics, such as over one million signed malicious files detected in a year and the involvement of top-ranking Alexa domains in malware distribution. Learn about the growing trend of malware mimicking popular applications like Skype, Acrobat Reader, and VLC. Gain valuable insights into the sophisticated methods employed by cybercriminals to abuse trust at scale and enhance your understanding of modern malware threats.