Malware Analysis

Overview

This unit introduces students to various malware and their characteristics in an in-depth manner. Students will learn about the malware analysis methodology and the tools that assist with malware analysis. They also learn how to classify and report malware. In addition, they will learn about attack frameworks to secure the system against malware attacks.

Learning outcomes

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Assessment

Content

• Malware overview
• Malware types
• Traditional (virus, worm, logic bomb, trojan horse)
• Autonomous (adware, rootkit, bootkit, spyware)
• Remote-controlled (ransomware, bots, backdoor)
• Malware analysis types: static, dynamic
• Malware analysis methodology and tools
• Attack frameworks and how to secure systems against malware attacks
• Industry standards for malware classification and reporting