Malware

  1. In a malware, what is the difference between the payload and the infection vector?

  2. What is the difference between static analysis and dynamic analysis?

  3. What are the two main approaches use by antivirus software to detect malware?

  4. What are the common techniques use to make malware undetectable by antivirus software?

  5. What are the common ways that malware infects a system, and what unsafe habits make users more likely to get infected?

  6. You suspect that your system is infected with malware, but none of your available anti-malware tools report anything suspicious. What steps can you take to investigate and detect potential malicious activity?