Malware analysis and detection techniques include employing a malware honeypot, machine learning behavioral analysis, or using Nmap to help detect and mitigate it.

In 1982, Elk Cloner, the first malware, was detected in a Mac device. From then on, malware attacks have continued to increase and become more sophisticated. With over 10 million malware attacks witnessed within a year, it is imperative to have a robust team of experts working on malware analysis and detection.

Malware analysis and detection techniques include employing a malware honeypot, machine learning behavioral analysis, or using Nmap to help detect and mitigate it.

The first stealth virus, ‘Brain’ capable of hiding itself, was found in the 1990s, followed by others with increased capabilities. Now, nearly 560,000 new malware is detected every day, which makes analysis of the same a tedious task for the forensic department.