TechRepublic: Malware developers hide in plain sight in online sandboxes

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Malware analysis using online sandboxes is another example of technology designed to assist good guys that ends up helping bad guys as much if not more.

By Michael Kassner
February 10, 2016

Online sandbox services are an interesting concept. Individuals who suspect that a file or URL may be malicious can upload the file or URL to the portal of a malware analysis service, and in short order receive an answer. Anubis, Malwr (Figure A), and VirusTotal are examples of such a service.

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