# What is genetic malware analysis?

What is genetic malware analysis?

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago
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Genetic malware analysis is an automated process that breaks down a file into thousands of small fragments, or "genes", and compares them to a database of code pieces from both legitimate and malicious software. This process can help to understand potential threats.
Genetic malware analysis is different from the manual process of reverse engineering and searching for code similarities. This manual process required time and expertise, and could only be applied to a limited number of files.
Malware is software that is designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Malware can also leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, or interfere with a user's computer security and privacy.

Learn more: https://intezer.com/blog/malware-analysis/defining-genetic-malware-analysis/

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Cybersecurity Maverick: Bringing Order to the Digital Chaos




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