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Hashes of the file, code strings etc can be analyzed under this category.

Static Analysis: It involves analysis of malware without actually running it i.e it involves malware in a dormant or inactive state.

Malwares are analyzed in two broad ways : Thus by analyzing malware we get to know how the malware function which helps us in designing efficient detection and removal tools against them. It involves the identification of a possible method of infection, functionality, and effects it can have when a machine is infected with it. Malware analysis is the process of understanding the working of malware. The answer to all the questions above is a process termed as MALWARE ANALYSIS. So how can we detect malware when infected with one.or how can we know what malware has infected our device and which file is the infected one ? how can we defend our systems from malwares ? Hence we should be careful while opening any file that raises suspicion and proactively check any malicious file for malware before executing it. With increased feasibility and accessibility to digital devices, the chances of becoming a victim of malware attacks have increased. There are various kinds of malware like viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, etc.

Any piece of software which is installed on a machine with malicious intention to perform malicious actions is malware.