Malware programming refers to the process of writing software that is designed to harm or exploit any computing device or network. Malware programmers often have a deep understanding of operating systems and programming languages. They use this knowledge to create software that can infiltrate systems, evade detection, and carry out malicious activities.
Malware Programming Techniques
Here are some common techniques [1] used in malware programming:
- Obfuscation: This involves making the code difficult to understand in order to evade detection by antivirus software.
- Polymorphism: This involves changing the code each time it runs to avoid signature-based detection methods.
- Exploiting Vulnerabilities: This involves writing code that takes advantage of security vulnerabilities in software or operating systems.
- Sandboxing [2]: This technique involves running a program in an isolated environment (or ‘sandbox’) to observe its behavior and determine if it is malicious.
References
- [1] “The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense,” Peter Szor, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.pearson.com/store/p/art-of-computer-virus-research-and-defense-the/P100000430279. [Accessed on: 06 Feb 2024].
- [2] “A Survey on Malware Detection and Analysis Tools,” SSRN, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3901568. [Accessed on: 06 Feb 2024].