Android Malware Analysis Workshop eBook

This eBook is based on online course materials published at eForensics Magazine. You can use this publication as a standalone guide on starting your adventure into Android Malware Analysis. With this eBook you’ll configure your lab, learn the basics of android malware and how to analyze it, and take a closer look at famous examples of Android Malware.

What will you learn?

Basics of malware; Basics of Malware Analysis; Types of malware; History of Android malware; In depth examination and analysis of the most lethal and famous Android malware

What skills will you gain?

Malware examination and Analysis; Malware development; Android ecosystem exploitation through existing malware

What will you need?

PC with a preferred operating system (Mac OSX 10.5+, Windows 7+, Linux); Android Device;

What should you know before you join?

Basics of Android Ecosystem; Basics of Java and Programming in general; Basics of XML

The author Tom Sermpinis

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4 years of experience in Android ecosystem

7 years of experience in Penetration Testing

Java, C++, Python

Editor of “Penetration Testing with Android Devices” and “Penetration Testing with Kali 2.0” courses of PenTest Magazine.

Editor on DeltaHacker Magazine

4 years of blogging on Penetration Testing topics

Android and Hacking Enthusiast

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https://www.youtube.com/user/Cr0wsPlace

In addition to what you can find here, the workshop contains video materials and exercises. 

Table of contents

Setup

Module 1

Introduction to malware, Android malware and Malware Analysis; Introduction to malware; Introduction to Android malware; What is malware analysis and how can we use it in the security industry; Famous tools for Android application analysis and Android malware analysis

Module 2

Android application development and Android malware part 1; Android Malware Analysis; Malware Analysis Types; Malware Analysis Tools; Static Android Analysis; Dynamic Android Analysis Part 1

Module 3

Android application development and Android malware Part 2; Dynamic Android Analysis Part 2; Results and Analysis; Malware Development

Module 4

Existing Android malware and Comprehensive Analysis; Interesting Malware of 2016: Viking Horde,RuMMS; Interesting Older Malware: Android Fake.Player, NickiSpy; Course Conclusion