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Malware analysis can be conducted in various manners. An investigator gathers a suspicious executable file and uploads It to VirusTotal in order to confirm whether the file Is malicious, provide information about Its functionality, and provide Information that will allow to produce simple network signatures. What type of malware analysis was performed here?
Suggested Answer: C
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43 comments · newest first
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Gene
11 months ago
Hybrid analysis could fit too, but static seems more accurate.
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Shonda
11 months ago
Wait, can you really get network signatures from static analysis?
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Romana
11 months ago
Agreed, static is the way to go here.
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Dianne
12 months ago
I thought it was dynamic analysis at first.
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Lai
12 months ago
That's definitely static analysis!
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Colene
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think static analysis fits best because it’s all about examining the file itself.
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Haydee
1 year ago
I feel like this could be hybrid analysis too, but I lean towards static since they’re using VirusTotal.
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Buddy
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about dynamic analysis involving running the file. This seems more like just checking its properties.
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Louisa
1 year ago
I think this is static analysis since they are analyzing the file without executing it, right?
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Kattie
1 year ago
I think I've got it figured out. The key is that the investigator is using VirusTotal, which is a static analysis tool. So the type of malware analysis performed here is static, option A.
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Ricki
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The question states that the investigator is looking to confirm if the file is malicious, get information about its functionality, and produce network signatures. That sounds like they're performing dynamic analysis, so I'll go with option C.
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Royal
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions gathering a suspicious file and using VirusTotal, but I'm not sure if that's enough to determine the type of analysis. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on malware analysis. I think the key is to identify the type of analysis performed based on the information provided.
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Sue
1 year ago
I'm a little confused here. The question mentions both static and dynamic aspects, so I'm not sure if the answer is that straightforward. Maybe it's a hybrid approach? I'll have to weigh the options carefully before selecting my answer.
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Kristel
2 years ago
Dynamic analysis all the way! I bet the investigator is wearing a hazmat suit and everything, just to be safe. Gotta love that attention to detail.
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Marsha
2 years ago
C) Dynamic
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Nenita
2 years ago
B) Volatile
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Noe
2 years ago
A) Static
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Alba
2 years ago
You know, I heard that some malware these days can even detect when it's being analyzed. Better keep an eye out for that! But yeah, this is dynamic analysis for sure.
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Wenona
2 years ago
Static analysis? Nah, that's just looking at the file without running it. This is clearly dynamic analysis in action.
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Adelle
2 years ago
Static analysis is useful too, but in this case, dynamic analysis was the focus.
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Art
2 years ago
VirusTotal can provide valuable information during dynamic analysis.
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Bobbie
2 years ago
C: Yeah, it's definitely dynamic analysis since they uploaded the file to VirusTotal.
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Stanford
2 years ago
B: Dynamic analysis involves running the file to observe its behavior.
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Dorian
2 years ago
Dynamic analysis involves running the file to observe its behavior.
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King
2 years ago
I agree, this is definitely dynamic analysis.
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Verona
2 years ago
A: Dynamic
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Olive
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be a hybrid analysis since it involves both static and dynamic elements.
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Catalina
2 years ago
Hmm, I'd say it's a hybrid approach. Combining static and dynamic analysis is the way to get a complete picture.
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Dustin
2 years ago
I agree with Aracelis. Uploading the file to VirusTotal for confirmation sounds like a static analysis.
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Ernestine
2 years ago
Dynamic analysis for sure, this is the way to go! Gotta see that malware in action to understand it fully.
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Adaline
2 years ago
C) Dynamic
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Wenona
2 years ago
C) Dynamic
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Emerson
2 years ago
B) Volatile
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Katy
2 years ago
I agree, seeing the malware in action gives a better understanding of its capabilities.
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Cassi
2 years ago
A) Static
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Hollis
2 years ago
C) Dynamic
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Krissy
2 years ago
Dynamic analysis is definitely the best approach for understanding malware behavior.
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Berry
2 years ago
D) Hybrid
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Narcisa
2 years ago
C) Dynamic
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Antonio
2 years ago
B) Volatile
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Leonardo
2 years ago
A) Static
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Aracelis
2 years ago
I think the malware analysis performed here is static.