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Malware Research and Analysis

Overview

Malware Research & Analysis go hand in hand. The objective of this exam is to identify the level of understanding & experience of the Candidate in this domain. Malware Coding skills are expected.

Pre-requisites

1. Programming experience.
2. Assembly Language knowledge.
3. Understanding of common executable file formats / Debugging Concepts.
4. Expertise in Reverse Code Engineering.
5. Good knowledge of reversing Packed / Protected applications.
6. Thorough knowledge of all types of Malwares & their Analysis.

Lab exam blueprint

The candidate will be provided with a Sample Malware. Within the alloted time period the candidate is supposed to do Complete Analysis of the Sample & submit a report.

Tools recommended

• Hex-Editors
• PEiD
• ImpRec
• LordPE
• OllyDbg / IDA Pro / Immunity Debugger or any other debugger of your choice along with the necessary plugins.
• Decompilers like .NET Reflector & its plugins / JAD & so on.
• VM softwares, Sysinternals Suite, etc

Expected Solution Format

At the end of the lab exam, the candidate is required to submit a report that explains how exactly the Malware Sample was Analysed. Its expected to be as technical as possible with every single detail mentioned.

Report must include

• Tools used.
• The problems that you faced.
• Your approach to solve the problems.
• Type of the Malware.
• Hidden tricks, if any.
• What exactly does the Malware do?
• A Solution/ Fix / Signature to the provided Malware Sample.
• If any programming was required, we expect the source-code to be submitted.

Solutions have to be submitted in pdf / Word Document format.