Practice Signature-based Detection (3.1) - Basic Malware Analysis - Introductory Cyber Security
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Signature-Based Detection

Practice - Signature-Based Detection

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what signature-based detection is.

💡 Hint: Think about how antivirus software recognizes threats.

Question 2 Easy

What is a hash signature?

💡 Hint: Consider the fingerprint technique.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary weakness of signature-based detection?

High Accuracy for Known Malware
Inability to Detect Zero-Day Threats
Fast and Efficient

💡 Hint: Think about how this method would react to new attacks.

Question 2

True or False: Wildcard signatures can help detect polymorphic malware.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how malware authors try to bypass detection.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A new malware variant is reported which has similar behaviors to an existing one but uses a different signature. What implications does this have for signature-based detection?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the evolving nature of malware.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of a signature-based detection system in a scenario where malware uses heavy packing techniques. What steps can be taken to supplement this detection method?

💡 Hint: Consider the need for a multi-layered approach to security.

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