Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Brandon R Young

Daniel Raygoza

Sebas Sujeen Reymond Johnson

Abhiroop Dabral

Simulating user interactions during dynamic analysis of a sample is disclosed. A sample is received for analysis. Prior to execution of the sample, a baseline screenshot of a system folder is generated by accessing frame buffer data stored on a graphics card. The sample is caused to execute, at least in part using one or more hypervisor instructions to move a pointing device to an icon associated with the sample. A current screenshot of the system folder is generated by accessing current frame buffer data stored on the graphics card.

Simulating user interactions for malware analysis

Simulating user interactions during dynamic analysis of a sample is disclosed. A sample is received for analysis. Prior to execution of the sample, a baseline screenshot of a desktop is generated by accessing frame buffer data stored on a graphics card. The sample is caused to execute, at least in part using one or more hypervisor instructions to move a pointing device to an icon associated with the sample. A current screenshot of the desktop is generated by accessing current frame buffer data stored on the graphics card.

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Warrenton, VA, United States of America

Brandon R Young