This is the code repository for Fundamentals of Malware Analysis [Video], published by Packt. It contains all the supporting project files necessary to work through the video course from start to finish.
This video course aims to introduce the basic concepts of malware and you’ll get familiar with the different types of malware and the malware analysis process. Before moving on with the techniques of malware analysis, you’ll see how to set up your own lab to make a secure environment for malware analysis. Moving on, you’ll get familiar with the basic techniques of static and dynamic malware analysis and gets your hands dirty with debuggers and disassemblers such as OllyDbg and IDA PRO. You’ll learn how to analyze malware and understand its anatomy using these tools and techniques. Finally, you’ll be exposed to the techniques that malware may use to evade detection and remain undetected. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid knowledge that will enable you to analyze the majority of malware programs.
- Study malware behavior based on its class.
- Gather advanced dynamic and static malware analysis.
- Gain experience in working with OllyDbg, WINDBG, and IDA Pro.
- Know how to detect and defend against malware.
- See how packers and unpackers work.
To fully benefit from the coverage included in this course, you will need:
● Fundamental programming concepts
● Familiarity with Git and GitHub for source control
● An understanding of basic Windows operating systems
● (Optional) Experience with virtual machines
This course has the following software requirements:
● An editor like notepad++
● Virtual Box
This course has been tested on the following system configuration:
● OS: Windows 7
● Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
● Memory: 4GB
● Hard Disk Space:10 GB
● Video Card: 256MB Video Memory