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GREM · Question #103
In the context of malware analysis, what is the purpose of unpacking an executable?
The correct answer is C. To analyze the underlying malicious code. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
In the context of malware analysis, what is the purpose of unpacking an executable?
Options
- ATo modify the malware's functionality
- BTo distribute the malware over a network
- CTo analyze the underlying malicious code
- DTo enhance the encryption of the malware payload
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B6% (2)
- C78% (25)
- D13% (4)
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