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Question #: 705
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During a complex malware investigation, a forensic investigator found a binary executable suspected to contain malicious code. The investigator decides to perform static malware analysis to identify and analyze the threat. Which of the following actions should be performed next by the investigator to reveal essential information about the executable's functionalities and features?

  • A. Performing a string search in the binary using ResourcesExtract tool
  • B. Submitting the executable to VirusTotal for online scanning
  • C. Disassembling the binary executable to study its structure and functionality
  • D. Calculating the cryptographic hash of the binary file for file fingerprinting
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Elb
6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Static analysis also includes the dismantling of a given executable into binary format to study its functionalities and features. This process will help investigators find the language used for programming the malware, look for APIs that reveal its function, etc.
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Elb
6 months ago
Some static malware analysis techniques: File fingerprinting Online malware scanning Performing strings search Identifying packing / obfuscation methods Finding the portable executables (PE) information Identifying file dependencies Malware disassembly
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