Counterfeiting the Pipes with FakeNet 2.0

Explore advanced techniques for dynamic malware analysis in this Black Hat conference talk. Learn to use FakeNet 2.0, a free Windows network simulation tool, to trick malware into believing it's connected to the Internet. Master mimicking common protocols like HTTP, SSL, and DNS, and discover how to quickly reconfigure FakeNet for successful malware deception. Gain insights into Windows Internals, process tracking for identifying malicious network activity, and automatic PCAP logging. Participate in hands-on challenges analyzing real-world malware samples to extract network-based signatures, progressing from basic to advanced levels. Understand how to extend FakeNet's capabilities by writing Python extensions for custom malware protocols. Bring your Windows malware analysis Virtual Machine or use a provided one to fully engage in this practical, skill-building session.