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arXiv CS.AI·May 26·5 min read
Concept Drift Adaptation Using Self-Supervised and Reinforcement Learning In Android Malware Detection
TL;DR
Android malware detectors often suffer from performance degradation due to concept drift, which is the change in data patterns over time. A new framework was developed that utilizes self-supervised learning for stable representation and reinforcement learning for adaptive maintenance.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can implement this framework to enhance the adaptability and efficiency of malware detection systems in real-time environments.
Key Takeaways
- Utilize self-supervised learning for stable data representation.
- Monitor latent drift to adapt to changing malware patterns.
- Implement a reinforcement learning controller for cost-effective maintenance.
- Evaluate performance on both static and dynamic feature datasets.
How It Works
The framework begins with self-supervised learning to create a fixed latent representation of the data. This representation is then monitored for drift, and when changes are detected, a lightweight adaptation process is triggered.
The proximal policy optimization controller evaluates the current state of the detector and selects the most cost-effective maintenance actions, ensuring that the system remains efficient and effective over time.