AI Techniques Used in Malware Detection

AI-powered malware detection employs various techniques to identify, analyze, and neutralize cyber threats. Some of the most effective techniques include:

1. Heuristic Analysis: AI scans code and execution patterns to detect suspicious behavior, even if the malware is unknown.
2. Behavioral Analysis: AI observes how programs interact with system resources to identify deviations from normal behavior.
3. Natural Language Processing (NLP): AI analyzes phishing emails, malicious scripts, and social engineering attempts to detect threats.
4. Cloud-Based Threat Intelligence: AI collects and shares data from global cybersecurity networks to identify malware trends.

Example: How AI Detects Ransomware

Ransomware is a growing threat that encrypts users' data and demands payment for decryption. AI-based detection methods identify ransomware by analyzing:

• Abnormal file encryption behavior.
• Sudden spikes in CPU or memory usage.
• Unauthorized access to critical system files.