Malware Analysis Methodologies

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Malware Analysis Methodologies

Different analysis approaches offer varying levels of detail and safety:

Static Analysis: Examining malware without executing it

  • File properties and metadata
  • String extraction
  • PE header analysis
  • Disassembly examination
  • Code flow analysis

Dynamic Analysis: Observing malware behavior during execution

  • System changes monitoring
  • Network traffic analysis
  • API call tracking
  • Registry modifications
  • File system activity

Hybrid Analysis: Combining static and dynamic techniques

  • Automated sandboxing
  • Debugger-assisted execution
  • Memory forensics integration
  • Behavioral pattern matching