Rootkits and Bootkits

FOREWORD

It is an undeniable fact that malware usage is a growing threat to computer security. We see alarming statistics everywhere demonstrating the increase in malware’s financial impact, its complexity, and the sheer number of malicious samples. More security researchers than ever, in both industry and academia, are studying malware and publishing research across a wide spectrum of venues, from blogs and industry conferences to academic settings and books dedicated to the subject. These publications cover all kinds of angles: reverse engineering, best practices, methodology, and best-of-breed toolsets.

Thus, a lot of discussions on malware analysis and automation tooling are already taking place, and every day brings more. So you might be ...