Cryptic Bytes: WebAssembly Obfuscation for Evading Cryptojacking Detection

arXiv:2403.15197v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: WebAssembly has gained significant traction as a high-performance, secure, and portable compilation target for the Web and beyond. However, its growing adoption has also introduced new security challenges. One such threat is cryptojacking, where websites mine cryptocurrencies on visitors' devices without their knowledge or consent, often through the use of WebAssembly. While detection methods have been proposed, research on circumventing them remains limited. In this paper, we present the most comprehensive evaluation of code obfuscation …

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