Practice Difference Between Static Analysis And Dynamic Analysis (2) - Basic Malware Analysis
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Difference Between Static Analysis and Dynamic Analysis

Practice - Difference Between Static Analysis and Dynamic Analysis

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Question 1 Easy

What is static analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about analyzing a book without reading it.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary goal of dynamic analysis?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you run a program.

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Question 1

What is the main method of static analysis?

Executing malware
Dissecting malware code
Network traffic monitoring

💡 Hint: Think about how you would analyze a file without opening it.

Question 2

True or False: Dynamic analysis can help when malware uses obfuscation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a program runs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Assume you have a malware sample that uses advanced packing methods and slight polymorphic behavior. Describe a structured analysis plan that leverages both static and dynamic techniques to retrieve maximum information.

💡 Hint: Consider a tiered approach where static lays the groundwork, followed by dynamic for in-depth observation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a scenario where dynamic analysis shows no outbound network activity for a malware sample, discuss potential reasons behind this observation and what steps an analyst should take next.

💡 Hint: Think about how timing or context can influence malware behavior.

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