200-201 Host-Based Analysis Practice Question
An analyst is performing memory forensics on a Windows machine using Volatility. Which command would be most useful to identify hidden or injected code within a process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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malfind
malfind identifies suspicious memory regions, such as injected code. pslist lists processes, netscan shows network connections, and dlllist lists loaded DLLs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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dlllist
Why it's wrong here
dlllist lists loaded DLLs but does not detect injected code directly.
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netscan
Why it's wrong here
netscan shows network connections, not injected code.
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pslist
Why it's wrong here
pslist lists processes but does not detect injected code.
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malfind
Why this is correct
malfind scans for suspicious memory patterns indicative of code injection.
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