Enhancing Cybersecurity With P-Code Analysis and XGBoost: A Novel Approach for Malicious VBA Macro Detection in Office Documents
Candra Ahmadi,
Jiann-Liang Chen,
Yi-Cheng Lai
Abstract:In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the prevalence of malicious Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros embedded in Office documents presents a formidable challenge. These macros, while integral to automation, have become potent vehicles for cyber-attacks, necessitating advanced detection techniques. This study introduces a comprehensive framework employing P-Code Analysis and XGBoost, a leading-edge machine learning algorithm, to address this issue. The proposed solution synergizes static analysis … Show more
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