Windows Malware Analysis Essentials

Master the fundamentals of malware analysis for the Windows platform and enhance your anti-malware skill set with this book.

We will start with the basics of computing fundamentals such as number systems and Boolean algebra. Further, you’ll learn about x86 assembly programming and its integration with high level languages such as C++.You’ll understand how to decipher disassembly code obtained from the compiled source code and map it back to its original design goals.

By delving into end to end analysis with real-world malware samples to solidify your understanding, you’ll sharpen your technique of handling destructive malware binaries and vector mechanisms. You will also be encouraged to consider analysis lab safety measures so that there is no infection in the process.

Finally, we’ll have a rounded tour of various emulations, sandboxing, and debugging options so that you know what is at your disposal when you need a specific kind of weapon in order to nullify the malware.