Malware Analysis | Reverse Engineering-AI-powered malware analysis tool

Example

Analyzing an executable file without running it, extracting strings, imports, or examining its binary code structure.

Scenario

A malware analyst receives a suspicious email attachment in the form of an executable (.exe) file. By conducting static analysis, the analyst uncovers hardcoded IP addresses and command-and-control server domains within the malware, even before execution.

Example

Running malware in a controlled environment to observe its behavior, including network traffic, file system modifications, and registry changes.

Scenario

In a sandbox environment, an analyst executes ransomware to track how it encrypts files, communicates with its command-and-control server, and demands ransom. This information is used to create a signature for antivirus tools to detect the malware.

Example

Using tools like IDA Pro to convert executable code into assembly language to understand program logic.

Scenario

An analyst is tasked with analyzing a proprietary piece of software suspected of containing backdoors. Through binary disassembly, they identify specific assembly code patterns that indicate hardcoded credentials and undocumented access methods.

Example

Unpacking or reversing encryption/obfuscation methods used by malware to hide its true functionality.

Scenario

A piece of malware employs code obfuscation techniques to avoid detection. By deobfuscating the malware’s layers, the analyst discovers that it is stealing user credentials from web browsers and sending them to a remote server.

Example

Extracting and analyzing volatile memory (RAM) to gather evidence of malware activity, such as rootkits or fileless malware.

Scenario

During an investigation of a compromised system, an analyst performs memory forensics and discovers remnants of a fileless malware attack that executed purely in memory and never touched the disk.

Example

Analyzing communication between malware and external servers to understand its command-and-control architecture.

Scenario

A security researcher monitors outbound network traffic from an infected machine. The traffic reveals encrypted communication with a known botnet, allowing the researcher to trace its origins and disrupt its operations.

Example

Analyzing software patches to understand the vulnerabilities they address, sometimes using reverse engineering techniques.

Scenario

An analyst reverse-engineers a security patch released by a major software vendor to determine the exact vulnerability being patched. This allows them to assess whether similar vulnerabilities exist in other parts of the code.