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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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Sections

  • 1

    Types Of Malware

    This section outlines various types of malware and their individual functions.

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  • 2

    Malware Analysis Approaches

    This section outlines the two primary approaches to malware analysis: static and dynamic analysis.

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  • 2.1

    Static Analysis

    Static analysis involves examining malware without executing it to uncover hardcoded elements and structures.

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  • 2.2

    Dynamic Analysis

    Dynamic analysis involves observing malware in real-time to understand its behavior in a controlled environment.

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  • 3

    Reverse Engineering Basics

    This section covers the essentials of reverse engineering, focusing on disassembly, debugging, and the goals of reverse engineering malware.

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  • 3.1

    Disassembly And Debugging

    This section covers disassembly and debugging techniques essential for understanding malware behavior and control flow.

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  • 3.2

    Common Goals

    This section covers the common objectives in malware reverse engineering, including identifying command and control servers and understanding obfuscation techniques.

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  • 4

    Extracting Indicators Of Compromise (Iocs)

    This section covers the concept of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), including examples and their importance in threat detection.

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  • 5

    Safe Malware Handling

    The Safe Malware Handling section emphasizes crucial practices to safely analyze malware without risking contamination of host systems.

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  • 6

    Chapter Summary

    This section summarizes the key aspects of malware analysis and reverse engineering covered in Chapter 3.

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References

Chapter 3_ Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Malware analysis is essenti...
  • Static and dynamic analysis...
  • Reverse engineering disclos...

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