Breaking SmartScreen With Whatever I Have On Hand

Explore techniques for evading Microsoft Windows SmartScreen controls in this 26-minute conference talk from Ekoparty 2020. Delve into the analysis of SmartScreen's implementation, designed to protect users against phishing and drive-by download attacks through executable file signature examination. Discover potential vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to bypass these security measures, using readily available tools and methods. Gain insights into cybersecurity challenges and the ongoing battle between protection mechanisms and evasion techniques in the Windows operating system.