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Dynamic Analysis

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In the previous chapter, you learned about static analysis, which lets us analyze a sample without executing it. In this chapter, you learn the other side of the analysis coin: dynamic analysis. It involves executing a sample using the aid of various tools and recording not only the behavior but also observing the various artifacts generated by the executed malware. Combined, it can help us analyze and make conclusions about the sample more accurately.

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Mohanta, A., Saldanha, A. (2020). Dynamic Analysis. In: Malware Analysis and Detection Engineering. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6193-4_13

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