200-201 Host-Based Analysis Practice Question
During memory analysis using Volatility, an analyst suspects code injection. Which THREE commands would be most useful to identify injected code? (Select THREE)
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Why each option matters
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malfind
malfind detects injected code, dlllist/ldrmodules show loaded modules anomalies, and pslist/pstree identify suspicious processes.
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malfind
Why this is correct
malfind scans for injected code or hidden memory regions.
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pslist or pstree
Why this is correct
Identifying unusual processes helps focus analysis on potential injection targets.
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netscan
Why it's wrong here
netscan is for network connections, not injection detection.
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dlllist or ldrmodules
Why this is correct
These commands list loaded DLLs/modules; anomalies can indicate injection.
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hashdump
Why it's wrong here
hashdump extracts password hashes, not relevant to injection detection.
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