Books like Practical Malware Analysis by Michael Sikorski

Practical Malware Analysis equips defenders with hands‑on instruction for safely examining malware in isolated virtual environments and extracting network signatures and host-based indicators. The book walks readers through the use of industry‑standard debuggers—IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and WinDbg—while addressing common anti‑analysis techniques such as obfuscation, anti‑debugging, and anti‑virtual machine tricks. With detailed unpacking methodologies for popular packers and coverage of shellcode, C++, and 64‑bit code, the guide offers both theoretical foundations and practical labs that allow analysts to apply real‑world samples and learn to cleanse affected systems. Designed for both new security professionals and seasoned analysts, the text emphasizes the fundamentals needed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat landscape and to protect single or large networks from malware persistence.

First publish date: 2012