The Hidden Risk in Undocumented API Behavior

Explore a critical cybersecurity issue in this 36-minute conference talk from RSA Conference. Delve into the dangers of incomplete documentation as Bahaa Naamneh, Technical Fellow at Crosspoint Labs, reveals how over 15 antivirus and EDR vendors overlooked undocumented risks in Win32 API functions. Learn about an attack vector that could disable protection systems or grant additional privileges to malicious actors. Gain valuable insights into the importance of thorough API documentation and discover key lessons for improving security practices in software development and implementation.