For Daniel Assouline of Montreal Analyzing Malware is a Mission

The threat of malware is now all-encompassing. No computer user can say he or she is safe.

The extent to which malware has become relevant in the context of computer intrusions can be gauged from the fact that any data breach made public has involved some form of malicious software.

Daniel Assouline, Montreal Information Technology specialist is putting his best efforts to analyze malware and its inner workings.

“If we are able to understand malware, we will be able to bring control in our chaotic and unsecure internet environment”, says Assouline. 

Gone are the days when malware was created by some snooping hobbyists or recreational hackers.  

Sophisticated cybercriminals have entered the arena of intrusions and hacking. They have ambitious goals – to pilfer confidential data, gather passwords, and transmit spam emails. 

Deploying malware is not confined to certain individuals alone.  Even well-organized groups are benefitting from it. 

A safe way to be free from malware is by installing anti-virus software from trusted vendors. 

But all vendors are not created equal. 

Daniel Assouline, IT specialist who is now heading Lavasoft, a leading anti-spyware products maker is busy building safer and more innovative  applications that can nip malware in the bud. 

For Daniel Assouline, Upclick was a huge success, and now he is looking for accomplishments in newer frontiers.