Low-cost detection of backdoor malware

Abstract

Backdoor malware are programs that enable hackers to access unauthorized computer systems by introducing a backdoor. These hackers will use this access to steal company information for personal gain. This malware uses a variety of techniques to hide their presence, and computer security researchers use a growing number of exotic techniques to detect them. However, it is not necessary to expend valuable IT resources on expensive security solutions as most of these backdoors can be detected by simple checks. We tested a wide array of in-the-wild malware to verily the effectiveness of these checks.