Malware Analysis Overview

What are the different types of malware?

• Phishing, Malwarebytes, Firewall

• Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Ransomware, Spyware, Adware, Rootkits

Name a popular malware analysis tool used in the industry.

• Metasploit

• Nmap

• IDA Pro

• Wireshark

Explain what behavioral analysis techniques are used in malware analysis.

• Behavioral analysis techniques involve analyzing the physical appearance of malware

• Behavioral analysis techniques involve observing the behavior of malware in a controlled environment to understand its actions.

• Behavioral analysis techniques rely solely on static code analysis

• Behavioral analysis techniques focus on identifying the author of the malware

What are some common static analysis methods for analyzing malware?

• Heuristic Analysis

• Behavioral Analysis

• Dynamic Analysis

• Fingerprinting

• Disassembly, Decompilation, String Analysis, API Function Calls Analysis, Control Flow Analysis

Describe the process of dynamic analysis in malware analysis.

• Dynamic analysis involves analyzing the code statically without execution

• Dynamic analysis in malware analysis is the process of executing the malware in a controlled environment to observe its behavior.

• Dynamic analysis requires manual inspection of the malware's behavior

• Dynamic analysis focuses on analyzing the malware's source code

Which type of malware is known for replicating itself and spreading to other systems?

• Trojan

• Spyware

• Worm

• Ransomware

How can sandboxing be used in malware analysis?

• By disabling all security measures to observe malware behavior

• By sharing malware samples with other systems for analysis

• By running malware directly on the host system to analyze its impact

• By isolating malware in a controlled environment to observe its behavior without affecting the host system.

What is the purpose of code emulation in malware analysis?

• To enhance the performance of the malware

• To prevent the execution of malicious code

• To execute and analyze the behavior of malicious code in a safe environment.

• To provide a secure platform for malware distribution

Why is it important to understand the behavior of malware in an analysis?

• Malware behavior is always predictable

• It helps in identifying the impact, propagation methods, and potential risks associated with the malware.

• Understanding malware behavior is illegal

• It has no impact on the analysis process

Name a tool used for memory forensics in malware analysis.

• IDA Pro

• Wireshark

• Snort

• Volatility