# Information Hiding as a Challenge for Malware Detection

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1504.04867 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1504.04867/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 19 Apr 2015.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

Information hiding techniques are increasingly utilized by the current malware to hide its existence and communication attempts. In this paper we highlight this new trend by reviewing the most notable examples of malicious software that shows this capability.