RE: seeking advice on how to research adware/spyware/identity theft software

["Scott Schappert" <sschappert () molecular-inversion-dynamics com>]

This is an awesome paper that you will learn from.  Scientific Method
applies to many questions that need a best-case controlled experiment to
validate the hypothesis.  This is a good example of good science.

 http://www.zeltser.com/reverse-malware-paper/

The PDF:


 http://www.zeltser.com/reverse-malware-paper/reverse-malware.pdf


-Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: nix1209 () yahoo com [mailto:nix1209 () yahoo com] 
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 2:16 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: seeking advice on how to research adware/spyware/identity theft
software

I am a student interested in pursuing research on adware/spyware/identity
theft software (trojans/worms/virus in the future). Kindly guide me as to
how I can do so without compromising the security of my own computing
resources. 
What layers of defence should I have on my system, so that I can capture the
infection without getting infected. Moreover, can u suggest any
books/tutorials/websites that would help me(as a beginner). 
Thank You in advance for your time.