Practice Difference Between Static Analysis and Dynamic Analysis - 2 | Module 6: Basic Malware Analysis | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is static analysis?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about analyzing a book without reading it.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary goal of dynamic analysis?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when you run a program.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main method of static analysis?

  • Executing malware
  • Dissecting malware code
  • Network traffic monitoring

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when a program runs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

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

Question 2

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how timing or context can influence malware behavior.

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