Machine learning – effective in spotting malicious sites, CERT-RO says

Machine learning algorithms help Romanias CERT (computer emergency response team) identify phishing and malicious websites. CERT-RO focuses on monitoring the security of Romanian websites in the face of drive-by attacks. The high number of sites (372.000) and the proliferation of complex cyber-threats make the job increasingly difficult. JavaScript-based malware is expertly dodging antivirus detection, using sophisticated obfuscation and evasion techniques. The current solution for identifying malicious links high-interaction client honeypots is no longer effective.”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/machine-learning-effective-in-spotting-malicious-sites-cert-ro-says/