Lab log 1: How can computers detect malicious code?
Lab log 1: How can computers detect malicious code? Intro Before going any further, I want to point out that the term “malware” in this context specifically refers to malicious code targeting the Windows operating system. Specifically, we are discussing Portable Executable files, which commonly have extensions such as .exe, .dll, and .bin. However, the principles below can also be understood as general detection mechanisms applicable to other types of malware, such as those for Linux or Android phones. There are many methods to assess whether a file is malware or not, but they are generally categorized into two main approaches: static analysis and dynamic analysis! ...