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Introduction To Malware Analysis

Malware analysis involves understanding malware through static and dynamic analysis techniques. Static analysis examines malware code without execution, while dynamic analysis observes malware behavior when executed in a controlled environment like virtual machines. Malware spreads through various means such as email attachments, drive-by downloads, and infected websites. Tools used for analysis include disassemblers, debuggers, sandboxes, and malware analysis frameworks. Challenges include constantly evolving malware techniques that aim to evade analysis.

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Introduction To Malware Analysis

Malware analysis involves understanding malware through static and dynamic analysis techniques. Static analysis examines malware code without execution, while dynamic analysis observes malware behavior when executed in a controlled environment like virtual machines. Malware spreads through various means such as email attachments, drive-by downloads, and infected websites. Tools used for analysis include disassemblers, debuggers, sandboxes, and malware analysis frameworks. Challenges include constantly evolving malware techniques that aim to evade analysis.

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Malware Analysis: Introduction

Presented by Gaurav singh


Agenda

What is malware?
Types of malware
How malware spreads
Malware analysis techniques
Tools for malware analysis
Challenges of malware analysis
Conclusion
What is malware?

Malicious software designed to harm a computer system or network


Can take many forms, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and
ransomware
Purposes: steal data, damage systems, disrupt operations, gain
unauthorized access
Constantly evolving, authors use vague techniques to make it difficult
to analyze
Can be classified into two main categories:
Host-based malware: targets the operating system or applications
running on a host machine
Network-based malware: targets the network infrastructure
Types of malware

Viruses: replicate themselves and spread from one computer to


another
Worms: can spread themselves over a network without human
intervention
Trojans: disguise themselves as legitimate programs
Ransomware: encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom
payment to decrypt them
Spyware: collects information about a victim without their knowledge
Adware: displays unwanted ads
Botnets: networks of infected computers that can be controlled by a
remote attacker
Rootkits: give an attacker full control of a system
Keyloggers: record a victim's keystrokes
Backdoors: allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a
system
Phishing emails: trick victims into clicking on malicious links or
opening infected attachments
Drive-by downloads: infect a system when a victim visits a
malicious website
Exploits: take advantage of vulnerabilities in software to gain
unauthorized access
How malware spreads

Email attachments Malicious advertisements


File sharing networks Untrusted software
Social engineering Malware-infected removable
Drive-by downloads devices
Exploits Peer-to-peer file sharing
Physical media Spam emails
Infected websites Phishing attacks
Malware analysis techniques

Static analysis: Analyzing the malware's code without executing it


This can be done by decompiling the code into assembly language or
by using a disassembler
Dynamic analysis: Executing the malware in a controlled environment
and observing its behavior
This can be done in a virtual machine or in a sandbox
Hybrid analysis: Combining static and dynamic analysis
This can be done by first performing static analysis to identify
suspicious code patterns, and then executing the malware in a
controlled environment to confirm the findings
Tools for malware analysis

Disassemblers: Decompile malware code into assembly language


Debuggers: Step through malware code line by line
Virtual machines: Create a safe environment to execute malware
Honeypots: Trap malware-infected machines
sandboxes: Execute malware in a controlled environment
Malware analysis frameworks: Provide a set of tools and utilities for
malware analysis
Threat intelligence platforms: Provide information about malware
threats
Challenges of malware analysis

Malware is constantly evolving


Malware authors use vague techniques to make it difficult to
analyze their code
Malware can be hidden in legitimate files and applications
Malware analysis is a time-consuming and labor-intensive
process
There is no single silver bullet for malware analysis
Conclusion

Malware analysis is a critical skill for anyone who wants to


protect themselves from cyber threats
By understanding how malware works, you can better
defend yourself against it

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