Ryan Sherstobitoff

As the malware threat landscape continues to evolve, hackers are continuously changing techniques to counteract detection technologies being developed by vendors. By using sophisticated methods to evade current antivirus technologies, hackers are relentless in their pursuit of damaging IT systems and oftentimes gaining access to sensitive information. Several years ago, hackers used polymorphism and metamorphism as tactics to constantly generate new variants of worms. Essentially, through polymorphism, the virus would morph into different variations, successfully bypassing signature-based technologies. The antivirus industry responded to this threat by creating emulation technologies to counteract the new breed of virus. This emulation engine was designed to mimic the pr... (more)

Virtualization - Security Should Not Take a Backseat

There’s no question that advances in server virtualization technology are becoming popular among corporations that want to save money by consolidating resources and improving operational efficiency. Virtualization enables a dramatic increase in cost savings in ongoing maintenance and the cost required to keep physical assets afloat. These benefits are often seen by CIOs and other informa... (more)

SQL Injection Attacks: The Future of Mass Hacking Campaigns

SQL injection attacks are evolving as one of the primary modes of transportation for malicious scripts that hackers insert into legitimate websites. According to recent events, this method is becoming very popular among the hacker elite, especially considering the number of sites they are able to exploit almost overnight. Some of these victim sites include the United Nations and the Depa... (more)

Breaching Wireless Networks

Wireless networks and endpoints offer convenience and connectivity, but unless properly secured, they also offer a means of egress into the network. As evidenced by recent headlines surrounding undiscovered data breaches and subsequent public exposure, hackers have begun to turn their eye toward breaching wireless networks and taking advantage of the many weaknesses incumbent. At the sam... (more)

The Evolution of Traditional Anti-Virus to Security as a Service

Over the past five years, the anti-virus market has experienced tremendous growth as many new technologies have emerged in response to current threat conditions. What was once a market consisting of very few players is now a multi-billion dollar enterprise consisting of numerous companies with multiple anti-virus products that vary in focus and quality. According to some analyst forecast... (more)