Search Engine Scams: How Fraudsters Use Paid Results to Trick You

Are you looking to pay a bill, renew your license, or get in touch with customer support? For many consumers, their first thought is to Google it. Search engines are incredibly convenient, helping us to quickly find contact info for companies and agencies, compare...

100 Days of YARA: Writing Signatures for .NET Malware

If YARA signatures for .NET assemblies only rely on strings, they are very limited. We explore more detection opportunities, including IL code, method signature definitions and specific custom attributes. Knowledge about the underlying .NET metadata structures, tokens...

The Hidden Dangers of Free Apps and Games for Kids

Nothing in life is truly free—and that includes the apps and games your child loves. While they may not require an upfront payment, many of these "free" apps come with hidden costs. Some collect personal data, others bombard kids with ads, and many encourage spending...