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About the Course

Malicious software, or malware, is typically delivered over a network and is designed to cause disruption to a computer, client, server, or network. Disruptions can include leaked private information, unauthorized access to information or systems, blocked user access, interference with security and privacy, or numerous other variations of attacking systems. Malware analysis dissects malware to gather information about the malware functionality, how the system was compromised so that you can defend against future attacks. Assembly is a low-level language that is used to communicate with the machine. Assembly programming is writing human-readable machine codes or machine instructions that are directly read by the computer. All high-level languages compiled programs like C or C++ can be broken down, analyzed, and understood using Assembly language with the help of a debugger. This process is known as reverse engineering. Understanding what an executable program does is easy if you have direct access to the source code. But if not, such as the case with malware, learning Assembly can be helpful. In this course, through video demonstrations, hands-on reverse engineering, and capture-the-flag type activities, you will be introduced to the processes and methods for conducting malware analysis of different file types. You will analyze native executable files, and analyze popular files like PowerShell, JavaScripts, and Microsoft Office documents. Then you will learn the fundamentals of Assembly language, basic Win32 Assembly programming concepts, and how Reverse Engineers use Assembly to analyze malware....

Top reviews

MK

Nov 16, 2023

Although the course covers all aspects of Malware Analysis, it should also provide more in-depth coverage of reverse engineering and assembly language.

DA

May 28, 2024

This course is eligible for beginner or someone who interested in learning malware analysis .

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By Peter H H

Apr 18, 2024

Disappointing. Only good thing is the CTF-style exercises. The material is not very good and contains errors. Communication is bad.

By Omkar V S

Jan 28, 2023

Really appreciate such a wonderful course on malware analysis. The instructor really simplifies the analysis process for all major malware file types. Thank you Coursera for hosting such winderful course

By Muhammad O K

Nov 17, 2023

Although the course covers all aspects of Malware Analysis, it should also provide more in-depth coverage of reverse engineering and assembly language.

By Нурканат

Oct 26, 2023

Pretty nice course. This is a good entry point for newcomers. There were a few minor issues but the overall quality of the course is good.

By Fabien G

Nov 10, 2023

Quality of videos where sometimes bad and difficult to look. Overall tanhl you it's a good introduction course

By Diyar S A

May 29, 2024

This course is eligible for beginner or someone who interested in learning malware analysis .

By raul p

Sep 20, 2024

Great course for beginners! I liked the challenges and I understood some concepts!

By Dima K

Dec 8, 2023

Awesome material to start your Malware Analysis career

By Tamil

Jul 11, 2023

really good course one of the best

By Nurdaulet B

Sep 6, 2024

nice nice nice nice

By Omer

Oct 2, 2024

Very good Course

By Mohammad N A

Jun 29, 2023

Great course

By Momin S

Dec 7, 2022

Great course

By Dawood S

May 29, 2024

Best course

By Lucio L G

Jul 5, 2024

greattt

By Deleted A

Sep 6, 2024

cool

By Syed M T S

Nov 23, 2024

'Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language' course by IBM. Overall, the course provided a solid foundation and covered the basics well. The introductory modules on malware analysis were particularly informative and set a good groundwork for beginners. The instructor is a solid skilled professional. However, considering IBM's reputation for excellence, I expected more depth in the content. The coverage of assembly language felt somewhat superficial and could have been expanded to better support malware reversing, especially in scenarios involving packers or obfuscation. A more in-depth exploration of these advanced topics would enhance the course significantly and provide greater value to learners aiming for proficiency in malware analysis.

By Marcelo P S

Feb 8, 2023

It is an excellent course for anyone who wants to start analyzing malware. In some videos, the professor accelerates a lot and you cannot watch the steps he takes. I would have loved to watch it extend the use of REMnux. Excellent course!

By Henning O

May 23, 2023

Good introduction, but rather shallow exercises

By Larson T

Feb 14, 2023

Great course

By AuthenticKnowledge

Mar 20, 2023

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