Spyware technologies

Master Thesis
Author
Valatsos, Vasileios
Βαλατσός, Βασίλειος
Date
2024-04View/ Open
Keywords
Spyware ; Digital forensics ; Anti-forensics ; IoCs ; EspionageAbstract
The present thesis deals with the spy software that appeared in the last period of time and managed to infect digital devices of unsuspecting victims with the ultimate goal of stealing sensitive information. The study of the action of the above-mentioned software following a breach is examined by the science of digital forensics. Analysts look for the vulnerabilities of the digital devices, as well as the traces that are captured throughout the interception process. Traces observed multiple times may provide clues as to whether a device has been infected by the spyware in question. Finally, the use of methods to deceive or conceal the functions contained in the malicious software and the ways in which analysts manage to conduct their research while avoiding the aforementioned methods are discussed.