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Introduction to Computer Viruses

Robert Lupo

MalwareMain Stage1 hr 7 minOpen on YouTube ↗

Robert Lupo explores introduction to computer viruses at DEF CON 10, examining computer-viruses and practical defenses.

Summary

Architecture and Background

Robert 'V1ru5' Lupo- Introduction to Computer Viruses: Understanding the Fundamentals of How to Identify, Remove and Defend Against Hostile Code This talk will cover: # How different computer viruses work "boot sector, file infector, multi-parti, VBS, Java, the different OS viruses, etc..." # How to remove different computer viruses with and without anti-virus software.

Vulnerability Analysis

# How to defend against computer viruses and hostile code.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

# Computer viruses and different operating systems.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

# The future of computer viruses and hostile code. Robert Lupo "V1RU5" currently works for Expedia.com as there global network security engineer. He has several certifications in security including CCSA, CCSE, Internet Security Certified, and MCSE. Robert has lectured at Defcon in the past plus H2K, H2K2, University of Illinois, North Dakota State University and others nation wide.

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