Process Hollowing Attack
Process hollowing attack is an advanced technique used by cyber criminals to evade detection and execute malicious code. The attack targets a legitimate process, replaces its memory contents with malicious code or data, and then leverage the authentic process to run their malevolent payload under the radar of traditional security solutions.
In simple words, it’s like bad guys taking good guys’ clothes and pretending to be them, but they are actually doing bad things while wearing their costume. This technique allows attackers to bypass firewalls, antivirus software, and other security measures by making it look like a legitimate process is running on the system.
To understand this better, think of a computer like a house, and the processes running on it like the people inside the house. A process hollowing attack is like a burglar who sneaks into the house unnoticed, dresses up like one of the residents, and then starts doing bad things without getting caught by the security guards or police.
To protect yourself from this type of attack, you can keep your security software up-to-date, avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown software, and regularly backup your important files. It’s important to be vigilant and take steps to protect yourself from these types of attacks.