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

In your application, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file for 'Resume/CV':
1. Resume/CV
2. All Education Certificates to-date (from secondary to tertiary education)

• GCE 'O'/'N' Levels, NITEC
• Prelim/GCE 'A' Levels, IB/Diploma
• Latest university transcript from Year 1 (for current undergraduates)

3. Student Status Letter/Degree Audit (for current undergraduates)