Memory Injections

Where does software, including malware, primarily run on a computer for execution?

• Hard drive

• Solid State Drive

• Memory

• CPU cache

Which of the following are typically found within a computer's memory during operation?

• Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)

• Hard drive partitions

• Network interface cards

• External USB devices

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What is a primary benefit for malware to perform memory injection into an existing legitimate process?

• To reduce the overall memory footprint of the system.

• To improve the performance of the legitimate process.

• To avoid detection and gain elevated privileges.

• To encrypt data stored in memory.

What does the acronym DLL stand for in the context of Windows libraries?

• Data Link Layer

• Direct Logic Language

• Dynamic Link Library

• Digital Local Loop

How do attackers typically initiate a DLL injection to run malicious code as part of a target process?

• By directly modifying the CPU's instruction set.

• By injecting a path to a malicious DLL into the target process.

• By physically replacing a legitimate DLL file on the disk.

• By sending a specially crafted network packet to the process.