A malware scan is a critical part of detecting and identifying malicious software that might threaten system security. A malware scan is usually performed when there are indications of unusual system activity, security breaches, or following incidents like ransomware attacks. By conducting a malware scan, investigators can determine the root cause of problems, prevent further damage, and restore system integrity. A malware scan is particularly necessary in the following situations:
- Suspicious System Behavior. Unexplained slow performance, unusual network activity, or unfamiliar processes.
- Security Breaches. Unauthorized access, data theft, or compromised accounts.
- Ransomware Attacks. Files that are encrypted or demands for ransom.
- Forensic Analysis. Investigations and evidence collection after an incident.
Malware Scan Tool in Oxygen Forensic® Detective
Oxygen Forensic® Detective, starting with version 16.3, includes a tool that allows scanning of files from mobile, computer, memory card, and other extractions for malware.
This tool is already built into our software, without requiring downloads or additional costs, and can be fine-tuned via settings. An investigator can choose whether to run malware scan at import of every extraction, adjust scan settings, set heuristic analysis level, and more.
After configuring the malware scan options, a malware scan can be initiated in the Malware section of the selected extraction. By enabling scanning at import, malware scan results can be found in the Malware section for all future imported extractions. Scanning results will appear on the toolbar, displaying the scanned file status, identified threats, scan start time, and other relevant details.
The list of identifiable threats includes:
- Adspy
- Avira
- Backdoor
- Constructor
- Dialer
- Dropper
- Exploit
- Heuristic
- Phishing
- Riskware
- Trash
- Trojware
- Virware
- Worm
Found results can be exported to PDF, XLS, HTML, and other supported formats for further analysis.
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