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Main Author: Mohammed, Khatoon
Format: Preprint
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.12415
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contents As cyber attacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, detecting malware has become a critical task for maintaining the security of computer systems. Traditional signature-based methods of malware detection have limitations in detecting complex and evolving threats. In recent years, machine learning (ML) has emerged as a promising solution to detect malware effectively. ML algorithms are capable of analyzing large datasets and identifying patterns that are difficult for humans to identify. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art ML techniques used in malware detection, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. We also examine the challenges and limitations of ML-based malware detection, such as the potential for adversarial attacks and the need for large amounts of labeled data. Furthermore, we discuss future directions in ML-based malware detection, including the integration of multiple ML algorithms and the use of explainable AI techniques to enhance the interpret ability of ML-based detection systems. Our research highlights the potential of ML-based techniques to improve the speed and accuracy of malware detection, and contribute to enhancing cybersecurity
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spellingShingle Harnessing the Speed and Accuracy of Machine Learning to Advance Cybersecurity
Mohammed, Khatoon
Cryptography and Security
As cyber attacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, detecting malware has become a critical task for maintaining the security of computer systems. Traditional signature-based methods of malware detection have limitations in detecting complex and evolving threats. In recent years, machine learning (ML) has emerged as a promising solution to detect malware effectively. ML algorithms are capable of analyzing large datasets and identifying patterns that are difficult for humans to identify. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art ML techniques used in malware detection, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. We also examine the challenges and limitations of ML-based malware detection, such as the potential for adversarial attacks and the need for large amounts of labeled data. Furthermore, we discuss future directions in ML-based malware detection, including the integration of multiple ML algorithms and the use of explainable AI techniques to enhance the interpret ability of ML-based detection systems. Our research highlights the potential of ML-based techniques to improve the speed and accuracy of malware detection, and contribute to enhancing cybersecurity
title Harnessing the Speed and Accuracy of Machine Learning to Advance Cybersecurity
topic Cryptography and Security
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.12415