Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
The chapter focuses on malware analysis techniques that help dissect and understand malicious software behavior. It covers different malware types, static and dynamic analysis approaches, reverse engineering basics, and the extraction of indicators of compromise (IOCs). Safe handling practices for malware are also emphasized to protect the analyst's environment and tools.
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What we have learnt
- Malware analysis is essential to comprehend attacker behavior and improve security measures.
- Static and dynamic analysis provide different insights into malware activity.
- Reverse engineering discloses the internal mechanisms and payload delivery methods of malware.
- Tools like Ghidra and Cuckoo Sandbox are critical in professional malware analysis.
- Extracted IOCs can be used to detect and block known threats in organizational systems.
Key Concepts
- -- Malware
- Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
- -- Static Analysis
- The examination of software without executing it, often including the examination of binary files and derived components.
- -- Dynamic Analysis
- The evaluation of a program's behavior during its execution to monitor its operations within a controlled environment.
- -- Reverse Engineering
- The process of decompiling and analyzing software to understand its inner workings and code structure.
- -- Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
- Artifacts observed on a network or host system that indicate a potential intrusion or compromise.
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