Abstract
This paper presents a statistical model of the malware detection problem. Where Chess and White (An undetectable computer virus. In: Virus Bulletin Conference, 2000) just partially addressed this issue and gave only existence results, we give here constructive results of undetectable malware. We show that any existing detection techniques can be modelled by one or more statistical tests. Consequently, the concepts of false positive and non detection are precisely defined. The concept of test simulability is then presented and enables us to gives constructive results how undetectable malware could be developped by an attacker. Practical applications of this statistical model are proposed. Finally, we give a statistical variant of Cohen’s undecidability results of virus detection.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
