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Overview

William Robertson is affiliated with Northeastern University in the United States. Their primary field of study is Computer Science, with a focus on several subfields including Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Software, Signal Processing, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The research topics covered in their work include:

  • Security and Verification in Computing
  • Advanced Malware Detection Techniques
  • Cloud Data Security Solutions
  • Software Testing and Debugging Techniques
  • Software Reliability and Analysis Research
  • Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
  • Muscle activation and electromyography studies

William Robertson has published extensively, with notable papers including:

  • "HotFuzz: Discovering Temporal and Spatial Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities Through Guided Micro-Fuzzing," 2022, ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security
  • "A NOVEL APPROACH FOR HUMAN INTENTION RECOGNITION BASED ON HALL EFFECT SENSORS AND PERMANENT MAGNETS," 2020, Progress In Electromagnetics Research M
  • "Polytope: Practical Memory Access Control for C++ Applications," 2022, arXiv (Cornell University)
  • "Cistern Thermal Energy Storage Study for Potential Use within Net Positive Energy and Water Buildings," 2021, AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2021 Forum
  • "Homo in Machina: Improving Fuzz Testing Coverage via Compartment Analysis," 2022, arXiv (Cornell University)

The frequent coauthors collaborating with William Robertson include:

  • Manuel Egele
  • W Blair
  • Andrea Mambretti
  • Engin Kirda
  • Joshua Bundt

Their work has appeared in several publication venues, notably:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security
  • Progress In Electromagnetics Research M
  • AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2021 Forum
  • IEEE Security & Privacy

William Robertson has also contributed to academic literature through book publications. One known publication is:

  • "Lifting Every Voice," published by University of Virginia Press in 2022

Best Publications

  • Polymorphic worm detection using structural information of executables

    Christopher Kruegel;Engin Kirda;Darren Mutz;William Robertson

  • Polymorphic worm detection using structural information of executables

    Christopher Kruegel;Engin Kirda;Darren Mutz;William Robertson

  • Bayesian event classification for intrusion detection

    C. Kruegel;D. Mutz;W. Robertson;F. Valeur

  • Cutting the Gordian Knot: A Look Under the Hood of Ransomware Attacks

    Amin Kharraz;William Robertson;Davide Balzarotti;Leyla Bilge

  • Static disassembly of obfuscated binaries

    Christopher Kruegel;William Robertson;Fredrik Valeur;Giovanni Vigna

  • UNVEIL: a large-scale, automated approach to detecting ransomware

    Amin Kharraz;Sajjad Arshad;Collin Mulliner;William Robertson

  • A multi-model approach to the detection of web-based attacks

    Christopher Kruegel;Giovanni Vigna;William Robertson

  • Beehive: large-scale log analysis for detecting suspicious activity in enterprise networks

    Ting-Fang Yen;Alina Oprea;Kaan Onarlioglu;Todd Leetham

  • Disclosure: detecting botnet command and control servers through large-scale NetFlow analysis

    Leyla Bilge;Davide Balzarotti;William Robertson;Engin Kirda

  • Detecting kernel-level rootkits through binary analysis

    C. Kruegel;W. Robertson;G. Vigna

  • Testing network-based intrusion detection signatures using mutant exploits

    Giovanni Vigna;William Robertson;Davide Balzarotti

  • Automating mimicry attacks using static binary analysis

    Christopher Kruegel;Engin Kirda;Darren Mutz;William Robertson

  • Using Generalization and Characterization Techniques in the Anomaly-based Detection of Web Attacks.

    William K. Robertson;Giovanni Vigna;Christopher Krügel;Richard A. Kemmerer

  • A multi-criterion optimization technique for energy efficient cluster formation in wireless sensor networks

    Nauman Aslam;William Phillips;William Robertson;Shyamala Sivakumar

  • A stateful intrusion detection system for World-Wide Web servers

    G. Vigna;W. Robertson;Vishal Kher;R.A. Kemmerer

  • TriggerScope: Towards Detecting Logic Bombs in Android Applications

    Yanick Fratantonio;Antonio Bianchi;William Robertson;Engin Kirda

  • Topology-based detection of anomalous BGP messages

    Christopher Kruegel;Darren Mutz;William Robertson;Fredrik Valeur

  • Alert Verification Determining the Success of Intrusion Attempts

    Christopher Kruegel;William Robertson

  • Topology-Based Detection of Anomalous BGP Messages

    Christopher Kruegel;Darren Mutz;William Robertson;Fredrik Valeur

  • Thou Shalt Not Depend on Me: Analysing the Use of Outdated JavaScript Libraries on the Web.

    Tobias Lauinger;Abdelberi Chaabane;Sajjad Arshad;William K. Robertson

  • Run-time Detection of Heap-based Overflows

    William Robertson;Christopher Kruegel;Darren Mutz;Fredrik Valeur

  • Protecting a Moving Target: Addressing Web Application Concept Drift

    Federico Maggi;William Robertson;Christopher Kruegel;Giovanni Vigna

  • Tracing Information Flows Between Ad Exchanges Using Retargeted Ads

    Muhammad Ahmad Bashir;Sajjad Arshad;William K. Robertson;Christo Wilson

  • Thou Shalt Not Depend on Me: Analysing the Use of Outdated JavaScript Libraries on the Web

    Tobias Lauinger;Abdelberi Chaabane;Sajjad Arshad;William Robertson

Frequent Co-Authors

Engin Kirda
Engin Kirda Northeastern University
Giovanni Vigna
Giovanni Vigna University of California, Santa Barbara
Christopher Kruegel
Christopher Kruegel University of California, Santa Barbara
Christo Wilson
Christo Wilson Northeastern University
Richard A. Kemmerer
Richard A. Kemmerer University of California, Santa Barbara
Manuel Egele
Manuel Egele Boston University
Alina Oprea
Alina Oprea Northeastern University
Bruno Crispo
Bruno Crispo University of Trento
Federico Maggi
Federico Maggi University of Sydney

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