Writing Viruses for Fun, Not Profit

Explore the fascinating world of computer viruses in this 44-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference Spring 2018. Delve into the intricacies of virus creation, detection, and prevention with Ben Dechrai, a CTO for Hire. Learn how viruses evolve to escape detection and why computers struggle with "gut health" in fighting these digital infections. Discover the clever techniques viruses use to hide, sneak past checkpoints, attach to systems, and resist removal. Examine concepts such as self-replication, cryptographic obfuscation, and methods of delivery and infection. Gain insights into thinking like a virus writer to better anticipate and strengthen vulnerable areas in your applications. Witness live demonstrations of virus writing and infection of willing targets, with no prior PHP knowledge required. Remember, this exploration is purely for educational purposes and improved cybersecurity, not for malicious intent.