Exploring Fileless Malware: The New Hacking Threat
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Summary
Fileless malware is a new type of threat which infiltrates a system’s memory rather than installing itself onto a hard drive, thereby stealthily avoiding detection by traditional antivirus software.
It operates by using legitimate processes and services to carry out malicious activities, making it harder to detect and removing the need to install files or programmes onto a system.
As well as being difficult to detect, it is also difficult to remove, allowing it to cause extensive damage.
Fileless malware poses a threat to data security, system functionality and personal information, and can cause businesses reputational damage.
To protect against this emerging form of cyber attack, it is important to have updated cybersecurity systems which employ behavioural detection methods, as well as ensuring staff are trained in good digital hygiene.