Learning Malware Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Dynamic analysis (behavioral analysis) involves analyzing a sample by executing it in an isolated environment and monitoring its activities, interaction, and effect on the system. In the previous chapter, you learned the tools, concepts, and techniques to examine the different aspects of the suspect binary without executing it. In this chapter, we will build on that information to further explore the nature, purpose, and functionality of the suspect binary using dynamic analysis.

You will learn the following topics:

• Dynamic analysis tools and their features
• Simulating internet services
• Steps involved in dynamic analysis
• Monitoring the malware activity and understanding its behavior