Automated Reverse Engineering Tool

Network security plays an increasingly important role in technology. As the world gets more and more interconnected, the need for security increases. While there are several tools that offer a fair amount of security, it is still crucial that students are educated well on the design and operation of malware, and learn to develop countermeasures that prevent malicious activity. To assist in this, we developed a software package that studies the actions of known or suspected malware in a controlled environment, and provides information on the effects of malware on the system without actually compromising a system. By means of a virtual environment, this program collects data before and after the malware has infected the virtual machine. Comparison between the two aids in understanding the working of the malware and identifying system weaknesses. Several reverse engineering techniques have been implemented to collect vital information about the malware being simulated. This tool is invaluable to an educator seeking to show students the impact of a certain virus or the effects of a Denial of Service attack. It also acts as the starting step in the reverse engineering process, so that students realize the potential of malicious software and also learn the process of reverse engineering. This software is also a platform for further research in reverse engineering.�