Course
Basic static analysis
Learn how to conduct basic static analysis on a malicious file to gather information about the malware prior to conducting any dynamic analysis.
Course description
This course is an exploration of conducting basic static analysis on malware. Use tools to dissect a PE file and identify suspected malicious activity. Using various tools and techniques, you can learn a lot about a malware sample prior to executing the sample in a virtual environment. Basic static analysis provides a solid start to malware analysis.
Syllabus
Unpacking
Video - 00:07:00
Demonstrate unpacking through the use of unpacking tools such as UPX.
Analyzing imports and exports
Video - 00:10:00
Analyzing a malware file's imports and exports to identify possible malicious activity.
Using PEView
Video - 00:05:00
Using PEView to gather malware file metadata.
Demonstrate analyzing strings
Video - 00:20:00
Demonstrate searching through malware strings for suspicious information.
Malware strings
Video - 00:09:00
Identify common types of data to search for in a malware file's strings.
Retrieving malware file metadata
Video - 00:07:00
Demonstrate retrieving malware file metadata, such as hashes and file types.
What is basic static analysis
Video - 00:05:00
Discuss procedures and tools classified as basic static malware analysis.
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