The Malware as a Service ecosystem

arXiv:2405.04109v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: The goal of this chapter is to illuminate the operational frameworks, key actors, and significant cybersecurity implications of the Malware as a Service (MaaS) ecosystem. Highlighting the transformation of malware proliferation into a service-oriented model, the chapter discusses how MaaS democratises access to sophisticated cyberattack capabilities, enabling even those with minimal technical knowledge to execute catastrophic cyberattacks. The discussion extends to the roles within the MaaS ecosystem, including malware developers, affiliates, initial access brokers, and …

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