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.