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Analyzing VirtualBox VM Memory Dumps with Volatility3

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Analyzing VirtualBox VM Memory Dumps with Volatility3. As reliance on virtual machines (VMs) grows in cloud deployments, understanding how to analyze compromised VMs becomes crucial. This blog post outlines the process of extracting and analyzing memory dumps from a VirtualBox VM using Volatility3. Key steps include listing running machines, dumping the VM memory in ELF core format, and analyzing the resulting image. The post emphasizes the importance of these techniques for identifying threats and gathering evidence in the event of a security breach.