Virlock is a polymorphic file-infecting ransomware. It is capable of infecting executable files and at the same time, holding your computer hostage.
Bio: I am a Senior Security Researcher/Team Lead at Fortinet. I am one of the Lead Trainer responsible for training the junior AV/IPS analysts in malware analysis and reverse engineering. I have presented in different conferences like BSidesVancouver, BSidesCapeBreton, OAS-First, BSidesOttawa, SecTor, DefCamp, BCAware, AtlSecCon, BSidesCalgary, TakeDownCon, and MISABC. I am a regular contributor to the Fortinet blog and to the Virus Bulletin publication, where I have published 22 articles.
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