Key Features
*A condensed hand-held guide complete with on-the-job tasks and checklists
*Specific for Windows-based systems, the largest running OS in the world
*Authors are world-renowned leaders in investigating and analyzing malicious code
Description
Dissecting the dark side of the Internet with its infectious worms, botnets, rootkits, and Trojan horse programs (known as malware) is a treaterous condition for any forensic investigator or analyst. Written by information security experts with real-world investigative experience, Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems is a "tool" with checklists for specific tasks, case studies of difficult situations, and expert analyst tips.
Readership
Computer forensic investigators, analysts, and specialists
Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems, 1st Edition
Chapter 1: Malware Incident Response: Volatile Data Collection and Examination on a Live Windows System
-Introduction
-Building Your Live Response Toolkit
-Volatile Data Collection Methodology
-Non-Volatile Data Collection from a Live Windows System
-Incident Response Tool Suites for Windows
-Malware Discovery and Extraction from a Live Windows System
-Conclusions
-Malware Incident Response Checklist
-The Toolbox
-Pitfalls to Avoid
-Selected Readings
Chapter 2: Memory Forensics: Analyzing Physical and Process Memory Dumps for Malware Artifacts
-Introduction
-Memory Forensics Methodology
-Old School Memory Analysis
-Windows Memory Forensic Tools
-Active , Inactive and Hidden Processes
-How Windows Memory Forensic Tools Work
-Process Memory Dumping and Analysis on a Live Windows System
-Conclusions
-Windows Memory Forensics Checklist
-The Toolbox
-Pitfalls to Avoid
-Selected Readings
Chapter 3: Post-Mortem Forensics: Discovering and Extracting Malware and Associated Artifacts from Windows Systems
-Introduction
-Forensic Examination of a Compromised Windows System
-Functional Analysis: Resuscitating a Windows Computer
-Malware Discovery and Extraction from a Windows System
-Advanced Malware Discovery and Extraction from a Windows System
-Conclusions
-Windows Post-Mortem Forensics Checklist
-The Toolbox
-Pitfalls to Avoid
-Selected Readings
Chapter 4: Legal Considerations
-Introduction
-Framing the issues
-Sources of Investigative Authority
-Statutory Limits of Authority
-Tools for Acquiring Data
-Acquiring Data across Borders
-Involving Law Enforcement
-Improving Chances for Admissibility
-Conclusions
-Legal Checklist
-The Toolbox
-Pitfalls to Avoid
-Selected Readings
Chapter 5: File Identification and Profiling Initial Analysis of a Suspect File on a Windows System
-Introduction
-Case Scenario: "Hot New Video!"
-Overview of the File Profiling Process
-Working with Executables
-File Similarity Indexing
-File Signature and Classification
-Embedded Artifact Extraction: Strings, Symbolic Information, and File Metadata
-Inspecting File Dependencies
-File Obfuscation: Packing and Encryption Identification
-Embedded Artifact Extraction Revisited
-The Windows Portable Executable File Format
-Profiling Other Malicious File Types
-Conclusions
-File Identification and Profiling Checklist
-The Toolbox
-Pitfalls to Avoid
-Selected Readings
Chapter 6: Analysis of a Suspect Program
-Introduction
-Goals
-Guidelines for Examining a Malicious Executable Program
-Establishing the Environment Baseline
-Pre-Execution Preparation: System and Network Monitoring
-System and Network Monitoring: Observing File System, Process, Network and API Activity
-Environment Emulation and Adjustment
-Defeating Obfuscation
-Embedded Artifact Extraction Revisited
-Exploring and Verifying Specimen Functionality and Purpose
-Event Reconstruction and Artifact Review: File System, Registry, Process and Network Activity Post-run Data Analysis
-Summary
-Conclusions
- Analysis of a Suspect Program Checklist
-The Toolbox
-Pitfalls to Avoid
-Selected Readings
Appendix A: Tool Glossary
