LeqLiv-25: A Ready-to-Use Malware/Benign Dataset for Training Supervised Machine Learning Models
摘要
In the field of cybersecurity, effective malware detection remains a pivotal challenge, especially when malware is generated by AI. This paper introduces the LeqLiv-25 dataset, a comprehensive collection of labeled malware and benign representations, including raw samples and their representation such as grey images, n-grams (2-gram and 3-gram), behaviour reports and assembly code. This paper examines the fundamental principles of malware detection, with a focus on the Portable Executable (PE) file format, static analysis, dynamic analysis and the application of supervised machine learning models. Additionally, the diverse presentations of malware - grey images, n-grams, behavior reports, and assembly code - offer unique perspectives for representing and understanding malicious behavior. LeqLiv-25 stands as a valuable resource, fostering advancements in malware detection methodologies and contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve cyber defence against evolving cyber threats.