Practice Common Goals (3.2) - Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

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Question 1.
What does C2 stand for in malware analysis?
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Think about how attackers control their malware remotely.
Question 2.
Name one technique malware might use to obfuscate its code.
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Consider what makes code hard to understand.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a C2 server?
- To host files.
- To control infected machines.
- To store malware samples.
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Think about who is in charge of the malware.
4Question 4.
True or False: Obfuscation makes malware easier to analyze.
- True
- False
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Consider if clarity or confusion is the goal of obfuscation.
Question 5.
Design a reverse engineering strategy for a malware sample suspected of using advanced obfuscation techniques.
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Consider step-by-step processes that minimize detection risks.
Question 6.
Evaluate the risks associated with not bypassing a malware's anti-analysis techniques during an investigation.
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Think about how detection can change the behavior of malware.

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