Retaliation against ransomware in cloud-enabled PureOS system
Date
2023
Authors
Ibrahim, Atef
Tariq, Usman
Ahanger, Tariq Ahamed
Tariq, Bilal
Gebali, Fayez
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Publisher
Mathematics
Abstract
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts data before demanding payment to unlock
them. The majority of ransomware variants use nearly identical command and control (C&C) servers
but with minor upgrades. There are numerous variations of ransomware, each of which can encrypt
either the entire computer system or specific files. Malicious software needs to infiltrate a system
before it can do any real damage. Manually inspecting all potentially malicious file types is a timeconsuming
and resource-intensive requirement of conventional security software. Using established
metrics, this research delves into the complex issues of identifying and preventing ransomware.
On the basis of real-world malware samples, we created a parameterized categorization strategy
for functional classes and suggestive features. We also furnished a set of criteria that highlights
the most commonly featured criteria and investigated both behavior and insights. We used a
distinct operating system and specific cloud platform to facilitate remote access and collaboration on
files throughout the entire operational experimental infrastructure. With the help of our proposed
ransomware detection mechanism, we were able to effectively recognize and prevent both state-of-art
and modified ransomware anomalies. Aggregated log revealed a consistent but satisfactory detection
rate at 89%. To the best of our knowledge, no research exists that has investigated the ransomware
detection and impact of ransomware for PureOS, which offers a unique platform for PC, mobile
phones, and resource intensive IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
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Keywords
ransomware detection, malicious software, file monitoring
Citation
Ibrahim, A., Tariq, U., Ahanger, T. A., Tariq, B., & Gebali, F. (2023). “Retaliation against ransomware in cloud-enabled PureOS system.” Mathematics, 11(1), 249. https://doi.org/10.3390/math11010249