Cerber Ransomware Tries to Evade Machine Learning Security
SecurityWeek | March 29, 2017
The Cerber ransomware is using new evasion techniques designed elude machine learning security solutions, and has been observed being dropped onto compromised systems alongside the Kovter click-fraud Trojan. Discovered in March last year, Cerber has grown to become one of the most prevalent ransomware families out there. Not only did the malware receive various enhancements over the past year, but it also used numerous distribution channels, including spam emails and exploit kits, as well as other malware.