Malware Analysis research

89 papers · Investigation type

Malware analysis examines software and related artefacts to understand their characteristics or behaviour. The evidence available from static inspection, execution observations and derived features can differ, so the analysis method needs to be explicit.

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The Malware Analysis investigation-type assignment determines this collection’s membership. Papers can come from malware research, machine learning or other subjects in the accepted corpus. A research classification does not establish that a technique identifies every member of a malware family.

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A BERT and PSO framework for Android malware detection using real permissions and API calls
Abhinandan Banik; Jyoti Prakash Singh (2026) · Discover Computing
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A Classification Framework and Research Progress on Adaptation Methods for Concept Drift in Malicious Code Detection Models
Qi Wang; Longjuan Wang; Weiwei Zhao (2026) · Future Internet
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A Critical Review of Android Malware Detection Techniques (2014–2026): Evaluating Static, Dynamic, Hybrid, and Deep Learning Approaches
Rishish Jain; D. A. Mehta (2026) · International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology
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A Hybrid AI System for Early Malware Detection and Automated Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Nikhil Kashyap Adhikari (2026) · Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies
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A Hybrid CNN–LSTM Deep Learning Framework for Automated Malware Classification using Spatial–Sequential Feature Fusion
Chevella Anil Kumar; Saradha S; Mithila Ayyavoo; Durga Devi S; Lokesha H.R; Jeevaa M (2026) · International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Technovation
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A Hybrid Ensemble–Instance Learning Framework for Malicious URL Detection Using XGBoost and Adaptive KNN
Sehrish Munir; Shazia Yousaf; Sunbal Faraz Hayat; Khalil Aslam; Amara Javed; Imran Ahmad (2026) · International Journal for Electronic Crime Investigation
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A Hybrid Model for Minimizing Malware Threats in Cloud Computing Using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Federated Learning (FL)
Christian Chinwe Ibebuogu (2026) · International Journal of Computer Science and Mathematical Theory
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A Machine Learning Framework for Automated Spam E-mail Classification
Pranav Patil; Sonu H.T.; Prajwal S.; Sachin B. (2026) · Recent Research Reviews Journal
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A Structured State Space Sequence Model for Multi-Class Classification of Malware
Emmanuela Andam; Rana Shaaban; Emanuel Grant; Naima Kaabouch (2026) · arXiv
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Addressing Data Scarcity in Malware Classification via Pixel-Level Synthetic Image Generation
Mounika Krishna Teja Karumudi; Fabio Di Troia (2026) · Electronics
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Advanced behavioral malware detection: a comprehensive MLOps framework with federated learning and real-time drift detection
Mohammed El-Hajj; Mohammad Al Jawad Zeineddine (2026) · Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence
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AI Agents Enable Adaptive Computer Worms
Jonas Guan; Tom Blanchard; Hanna Foerster; Hengrui Jia; Gabriel Huang; Nicolas Papernot (2026) · arXiv (Cornell University)
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AI in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics: A Comparative Review of Techniques, Applications, and Research Gaps
Hensei Patel; Jay Pathak (2026) · International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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AI-Driven Malware Reverse Engineering Systems
Sagar Choudhary Sagar Choudhary; Anurag Rohila Anurag Rohila; Anubhav Kannaujiya Anubhav Kannaujiya (2026) · International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management
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AI-in-the-Loop Malware: A Capability-Architecture Reference Map and Defender's Counter-Architecture
Hangyu Mei (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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AN ANALYSIS OF CYBERTHREATS ON ANDROID APPLICATIONS
International Journal for Research In Science & Advanced Technologies (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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An Autonomous Self-Evolving Malware Detection System for Real-Time Threat Intelligence
Niranjan B; Jasmine K S (2026) · Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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ANALYSIS OF FILELESS MALWARE AND ITS EVASIVE BEHAVIOUR
Alan Gopan (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Anonymous YARA Rules Are Not Anonymous
Usman Rabiu Isah; Laurent Bobelin; Pascal Berthomé (2026) · ArXiv.org
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AUTOMATED ANDROID MALWARE DETECTION USING OPTIMAL ENSEMBLE LEARNING APPROACH FOR CYBER SECURITY
Dr .D.Kalyankumar; Buchi Bhagyasri; Pulipati Joshu Swaraj; Marri Ravi; Bhavirisetti Naveen (2026) · International Journal of Data Science and IoT Management System
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Behavioral Analysis of Malware in a Controlled Virtual Environment: A Case Study Approach
Paul Ige (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Consistency-Aware Multimodal Media Authentication for Deepfake Detection, Tampering Localization, and Source Verification
Byeongchan Park (2026) · Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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CyberForce: Intelligent Malware Detection Using Federated Reinforcement Learning
Dr. Bushra Tahseen; Chakali. Hemavathi (2026) · Research Digest on Engineering Management and Social Innovations
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Deep Learning Approach for Malware Classification and Threat Intelligence in Hospital Management
Md Mashfiquer Rahman; Md Mosiur Rahman; Sharmin Nahar; Md Mostafijur Rahman; Md Mostafizur Rahman; Md Shahadat Hossain (2026) · Global Clinical Engineering Journal
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Deep Learning for Malware and Ransomware Defense
Hewa Majeed Zangana (2026) · Cybersecurity 5.0
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Deep Learning-Driven Malicious URL Detection: A comprehensive analysis using Convolutional Neural Networks A feature engineering on the Phiusiil dataset
Sunbal Faraz Hayat; Mazhar Iqbal Sharif; Hafiz Muneed Ahmad; Ali Raza Lateef; Abdul Wahab Waseem; Imran Ahmad (2026) · International Journal for Electronic Crime Investigation
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DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGIES AS A NEW TOOL FOR COMMITTING CRIMINAL OFFENCES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
O. М. Bodunova; I. V. Hrytsiuk (2026) · Європейський правничий часопис
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Demystifying Solana Bots: From GitHub Blueprints to On-Chain Fingerprints
Xiaoye Zheng; Yujing Chen; Minghao Wu; David Lo; Difan Xie; Daoyuan Wu; Xiaohu Yang; Zhiyuan Wan (2026) · Proceedings of the 41st IEEE/ACM International Conference on Automated Software Engineering
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Design of an improved validation model with dynamic attribution and graph-based anomaly analysis for malware forensics
Rijvan Beg; R. K. Pateriya; Deepak Singh Tomar; Surendra Solanki (2026) · Discover Computing
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Design of an integrated evidence-driven few-shot meta-learning for zero-day malware detection and forensic attributions
Rijvan Beg; Nikhil Nigam; Yogesh Kumar Sharma; Amit Patel; Surendra Solanki; Sukhwinder Sharma; Lalit Kumar (2026) · Scientific Reports
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Droidware Android Malware Dataset
Arvind Prasad; Sumit Kumar (2026) · Mendeley Data
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Ensemble Learning for Enhanced Malware Detection
C Shiva Rama Krishna; K. Santhi Sree (2026) · International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering
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Explainable AI-Driven Zero-Day Malware Detection Using Hybrid Transformer-Graph Networks in Cloud-Native Environments
Zerminey Saleem; Muhammad Hanif Hussain Khan; Farhad Ullah; Muhammad Taha Bashir (2026) · Journal of Engineering and Computational Intelligence Review
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Exploiting Jolokia for Remote Code Execution: A Cybersecurity Analysis of CVE-2023-50780 in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis
Alexandru Răzvan Căciulescu; Matei Bădănoiu; Răzvan Rughiniș; Dinu Țurcanu (2026) · Computers
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Exploring the connection between coding habits and cognitive styles in malware developers
Vasilis Vouvoutsis; Constantinos Patsakis; Fran Casino (2026) · arXiv (Cornell University)
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Feature-Driven Framework for Interpretable Detection and Analysis of Android Malware Through Network and Application Behaviors
Chao Tan; Xinlu Li (2026) · Journal of Cyber Security and Mobility
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Generating Adversarial Malware Using GANs to Evade Robust Detectors
Kirollos Luka; Tamer Abdelkader; Kshirasagar Naik (2026) · Engineering Research Express
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Graph Neural Networks for Malware Classification: Comparing Graph-Structured and Sequence-Based Representations
Meer Twana Qadir; Saman Mirza Abdullah (2026) · Iraqi Journal for Computers and Informatics
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Hands-On Ransomware: An Experiential WannaCry Case Study for Undergraduate Cybersecurity Education
Eli Creek Richmond; Thomas Ryan Devine (2026) · Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)
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Intelligent AI-Powered Malware Evolution Detection and Classification Framework Using Explainable Machine Learning
V. Nagendra Kumar; Dr. T. Samraj Lawrence; A. R. Ashok Kumar (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Interactive Malware Analysis using RoBERTa based Model
Utkarsha Shukla; Om Prakash Mahato (2026) · Journal of Science and Technology
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Investigating Next.js React2Shell Exploitation
Martin Mladenov; Max van der Horst; Alexandru Hossu; Rok Štular; Harm Griffioen; Georgios Smaragdakis (2026) · Proceedings of the 2026 ACM Internet Measurement Conference
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Investigation of browser and web-based threats
Jonah Burgess (2026) · Research Portal (Queen's University Belfast)
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Machine Learning Approach for Malicious URL Detection with Particle Swarm Optimization-Based Feature Selection
Mohammed Farsi (2026) · Electronics
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Machine Learning Involved in Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity and Legal Systems
D. Kalpanadevi (2026) · Attacks and Defenses in Explainable Artificial Intelligence
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Machine Learning Techniques for Malware Detection
Dr. S. B. Sarvaiya, Tanvi Kukadkar, Achal Bhelkar (2026) · International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology
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Malware Detection by Machine Learning based on the LightGBM Model
Amjad Jumaah Frhan (2026) · WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control
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Malware Identification using Spatial-temporal Properties of Behavioural Graphs Extracted from API Calls
Muhammad Hibatullah Channa; Kamran Khowaja; Imtiaz Ali Brohi; Najma Imtiaz Ali Brohi; Ahmed Waliullah Kazi; Raja Rina Raja Ikram (2026) · Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences
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Meme Immunology: How Artificial Intelligence Learns to Protect Its Own Mind
X H Yu (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Memory Forensics Techniques for Automated Detection and Analysis of Go Malware
Hala Ali; Andrew Case; Irfan Ahmed (2026) · arXiv (Cornell University)
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