Malware Analysis Tools
Malware Analysis Tools
Binary Analysis Tools:
Purpose: Parse files and extract information.
Example: Hex editors that read the binary information of files, such as identifying file types by their magic header bytes (e.g., MZ for Microsoft executable files).
Disassemblers and Decompilers:
Disassemblers: View low-level code of a program, requiring knowledge of assembly language.
Decompilers: Attempt to restore high-level source code from low-level code. Tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra often bundle both.
Debuggers:
Purpose: Execute code line by line to trace through loops, examine conditional statements, and view API execution.
Use Case: Part of dynamic analysis, usually done in an enclosed environment to avoid compromising production systems.
Monitoring Tools:
Purpose: Monitor system behaviors such as file system modifications, registry changes, memory usage, and network interactions.
Function: Tap into the Windows system using APIs to log information for review and simulation.
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