"Software Developed by SMU Stops Ransomware Attacks"

Engineers from Southern Methodist University's (SMU) Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity have developed new software to detect ransomware attacks. SMU's software differs from existing methods, such as antivirus software or other intrusion detection systems, in that it detects zero-day ransomware. Their software works through the use of sensors rather than signatures. According to the researchers, their software detects zero-day ransomware over 90% of the time at a significantly faster speed than other detection software. The new software searches for small changes in computer sensors, such as those that measure temperature, power consumption, voltage levels, and other characteristics, to detect when files are being scrambled. This article continues to discuss SMU's ransomware detection software in relation to its sensor-based technique and effectiveness.

SMU Research reports "Software Developed by SMU Stops Ransomware Attacks"