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312-49v10 Exam - Question 440


Consider a scenario where a forensic investigator is performing malware analysis on a memory dump acquired from a victim's computer. The investigator uses

Volatility Framework to analyze RAM contents: which plugin helps investigator to identify hidden processes or injected code/DLL in the memory dump?

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Correct Answer: A

When analyzing memory dumps using the Volatility Framework, the 'malfind' plugin is specifically designed to identify hidden processes or injected code/DLLs in the memory. This plugin helps in detecting anomalies by scanning for patterns typical of code injection, thereby aiding forensic investigators in uncovering malicious activity that may not be immediately visible through other analysis methods.

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ElbOption: A
Apr 23, 2024

A < https://code.google.com/archive/p/volatility/wikis/CommandReferenceMal22.wiki#:~:text=The%20malfind%20command%20helps%20find,process%20using%20CreateRemoteThread%2D%3ELoadLibrary.

ElbOption: A
May 24, 2024

The malfind plugin is used to identify hidden processes or injected code/DLLs in user mode memory

jingu_bingoOption: A
Jun 6, 2024

CHFIv11 page 515: "malfind...hidden processes or injected code/DLLs..."