Dynamic malware analysis is a technique used to analyze and understand the behavior of a malware sample by running it in a controlled environment and observing its actions. This technique is used to identify the malicious capabilities of a malware sample and to determine the best course of action to mitigate or remove the threat.
There are several ways to perform dynamic malware analysis, including:
Sandboxing: This involves running the malware sample in a virtualized or isolated environment to prevent it from accessing or affecting the host system. The sandboxed environment allows the analyst to observe the malware's behavior and record its actions, such as file system or network activity.
Debugging: This involves using a debugger tool to step through the malware's code and analyze its behavior. This can be useful for understanding how the malware functions and identifying any vulnerabilities or weaknesses in its code.
Memory analysis: This involves analyzing the memory of the host system while the malware is running to identify any changes or modifications made by the malware. This can help the analyst understand the malware's behavior and identify any hidden or malicious functions.
Examples of dynamic malware analysis include:
Running a malware sample in a sandboxed environment and observing its behavior, such as creating new files or accessing network resources.
Using a debugger tool to step through the malware's code and analyze its behavior, such as identifying malicious functions or vulnerabilities.
Analyzing the memory of the host system while the malware is running to identify any changes or modifications made by the malware, such as injecting malicious code into legitimate processes.
