How ARCHANGEL 2.0 Stops Malware and Protects Your System

In today’s digital world, cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, with hackers developing advanced tools to steal sensitive information or disrupt systems. Malware, such as the Amadey botnet and StealC, are examples of these dangerous programs that can cause significant harm. These threats exploit weaknesses in a system to gain control and spread further.

However, businesses can protect themselves using ARCHANGEL 2.0, an advanced cybersecurity solution designed to block these attacks before they succeed. In this article, we’ll explain how ARCHANGEL 2.0 keeps your system safe by stopping unauthorized programs (or "code") from running and preventing malware from taking over.

What Happens When Malware Attacks?

To understand how ARCHANGEL 2.0 works, let’s look at how a typical malware attack unfolds:

1.     Initial Infection: Hackers usually trick someone into downloading malware by sending fake emails (phishing) or exploiting software weaknesses. For example, they may use the Amadey botnet to sneak into the system.

2.     Spreading the Damage: Once inside, malware like Amadey downloads more harmful programs, such as StealC, to steal personal data or infect other parts of the system.

3.     Stealing Information: Hackers may use tools to make fake login screens to trick people into entering their passwords, which they then steal.

To stop this process, a defense system must block harmful programs at multiple stages. This is where ARCHANGEL 2.0 comes in.

How ARCHANGEL 2.0 Prevents Malware From Running

ARCHANGEL 2.0 uses several layers of protection to prevent malware from running on your system. Here’s how it works:

1.     Only Approved Programs Can Run

ARCHANGEL 2.0 allows only trusted and verified programs to run. This means that if a harmful program like Amadey tries to start, it’s blocked because it’s not on the approved list. This stops the malware from entering the system in the first place.

2.     Limiting What Accounts Can Do Malware often needs special permission to make changes to a system. ARCHANGEL 2.0 limits what each user account can do, especially those with lower privileges. Even if hackers break into a lower-level account, they won’t have the power to install or run harmful programs.

3.     Separating Network Areas ARCHANGEL 2.0 divides the network into separate sections. If malware gets into one area, it can’t easily spread to other parts. The system also controls who can connect to the network through a secure VPN, ensuring only trusted devices have access.

4.     Monitoring for Suspicious Activity ARCHANGEL 2.0 constantly watches network traffic for signs of malicious activity. If it detects known patterns of malware, like Amadey or StealC, it blocks them immediately. This prevents the malware from communicating with hackers or spreading within the network.

5.     Detecting New and Unknown Threats Even if the malware is brand new and hasn’t been identified before, ARCHANGEL 2.0 can recognize unusual behavior, such as a program trying to access files it shouldn’t. This early detection allows the system to block threats before they can cause damage.

6.     Ensuring Code Integrity Finally, ARCHANGEL 2.0 checks that only legitimate, trusted programs can run. If a program isn’t properly signed or fails these checks, it is blocked from running, preventing unauthorized code from taking over the system.

Example: Stopping Amadey and StealC

Amadey is a type of botnet that first appeared around 2018 and is designed to infiltrate systems through various methods, including phishing emails and infected websites. This botnet allows hackers to remotely control infected computers, collect personal data, and install additional malware. Amadey is often used as an "entry point" for other malware, making it particularly dangerous as it can initiate larger, more destructive attacks.

Once Amadey gains access to a system, it downloads additional malware like StealC, which is designed to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, banking details, and other personal data. StealC typically carries out its data theft by hijacking the user's browser session, manipulating login screens, and stealing passwords.

The primary danger of the Amadey and StealC combination lies in their ability to work together. Amadey opens the door, while StealC is responsible for stealing critical data, which hackers can then misuse for further access or sell on the black market. If left unchecked, these attacks can result in massive data breaches, loss of customer trust, and significant financial damage.

Let’s see how ARCHANGEL 2.0 would handle a real attack scenario:

• Blocking Amadey: When Amadey tries to run, ARCHANGEL 2.0’s approved list blocks it, stopping the initial infection.
• Protecting User Accounts: Even if Amadey breaks into a lower-level account, it can’t gain the necessary permissions to install other malware like StealC.
• Stopping Credential Theft: Tools that try to steal passwords by creating fake login screens are blocked because ARCHANGEL doesn’t allow unauthorized programs to control your browser.
• Detecting Malware Activity: If malware manages to slip through, ARCHANGEL’s monitoring system detects unusual communication patterns and stops it from connecting to the hacker’s network.

Conclusion

ARCHANGEL 2.0 offers strong protection against malware by ensuring that only trusted programs can run, limiting what user accounts can do, and continuously monitoring for suspicious activity. By adopting ARCHANGEL 2.0, businesses can defend their systems against sophisticated attacks like those involving Amadey and StealC, protecting sensitive data and maintaining the security of their networks.

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