Advanced Malware Analysis: Ransomware

Ransomware attacks continue to be a growing threat to the security and success of individuals and companies. In this course, you will learn how to detect, analyze, and protect yourself and your company from Ransomware attacks.

Ransomware attacks have continued to grow in frequency and potency, causing large business impact. There is no reason for you and your company to become a victim of this destructive piece of Malware. In this course, Advanced Malware Analysis: Ransomware, you will gain the ability to determine if compromised machines were infected with Ransomware. First, you will learn some of the early indicators of when Ransomware infects a system. Next, you will discover how kill switches can help you prevent attacks. Finally, you will explore how Ransomware spreads throughout the network and how it manages to infect a large number of computers. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Ransomware Analysis, enabling you to identify, contain, and eradicate attacks much more effectively.

Topics:

• Course Overview
• Learning How Ransomware Works
• Performing Static Analysis on Compromised Machines
• Analyzing Early Infection Stages
• Analyzing Propagation and Replication Techniques
• Protecting against Ransomware