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AI Malware Classification

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Definition
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Neural networks analyzing code patterns to detect and categorize emerging threats.

Key Characteristics
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  • Behavior-based analysis
  • Zero-day detection
  • Campaign attribution
  • Sandbox evasion detection

Why It Matters
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Identifies 98% of novel malware vs 70% with signature-based tools (CrowdStrike).

Common Use Cases
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  1. Endpoint protection
  2. Network traffic analysis
  3. Phishing kit detection

Examples
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  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • SentinelOne
  • VMRay Analyzer

FAQs
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Q: False positives?
A: <0.1% for enterprise solutions after model calibration.

Q: Encryption handling?
A: Analyzes execution patterns without decrypting payloads.