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GREM · Question #157
In the context of malware analysis, what is the significance of detecting packed or encrypted sections within a binary?
The correct answer is B. It suggests a possible attempt to obfuscate the code. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
In the context of malware analysis, what is the significance of detecting packed or encrypted sections within a binary?
Options
- AIt indicates that the binary is likely benign.
- BIt suggests a possible attempt to obfuscate the code.
- CIt signifies that the binary requires network access to execute.
- DIt means the binary is self-documenting.
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A7% (3)
- B73% (33)
- C16% (7)
- D4% (2)
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