Study of Linux Malware and Development of Detection Tool (Internship Project)

Duration: 2 - 4 Months Internship Type: Undergraduate, Pre-University Project Overview/Background • Study how a Linux-malware works and demonstrate understanding • Implement a detection tool for a specified malware Scope & Deliverables • Research at least 1 Linux malware and survey commonly used functional techniques for that malware to accomplish its goals • Develop a simple detection tool for the malware • Present research findings and demonstration of the detection tool Prerequisites/Skills Required • Basic C Programming • Basic understanding of Operating Systems (preferably Linux) • Comfortable in troubleshooting / debugging software