memory-forensics-volatility

Automate memory acquisition and analysis with Volatility 2/3 for malware and incident response.

Updated Jun 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/utsavthakur/agenticskills --skill memory-forensics-volatility-utsavthakur
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Skill: memory-forensics-volatility
Source: https://github.com/utsavthakur/agenticskills/tree/main/memory-forensics-volatility
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/utsavthakur/agenticskills --skill memory-forensics-volatility-utsavthakur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires volatility, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert memory forensics analysis using Volatility 2 and 3, enabling detailed malware analysis, credential extraction, and incident response timeline reconstruction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Memory Acquisition: Automates memory acquisition for Linux, Windows, and VMs.
  • Volatility Analysis: Executes various Volatility 2/3 plugins for deep analysis including process listing, network connections, DLL/module analysis, code injection detection, credential extraction, file carving, registry analysis, and timeline generation.
  • Linux Support: Offers specific Linux memory analysis techniques with Volatility 2.
  • Use Case: Ideal for incident response and malware analysis, reconstructing timelines from memory dumps.

Quick Start

Load the memory-forensics-volatility skill to analyze a memory dump 'memory.dmp' for potential malware and signs of compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions about memory-forensics-volatility

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze a memory dump for malware and signs of compromise?

Volatility memory forensics allows you to analyze a memory dump by automating process listing, network connections, code injection detection, and credential extraction to identify signs of compromise.

What is the process for reconstructing an incident response timeline from memory?

Reconstructing an incident response timeline from memory involves using Volatility 2/3 plugins to correlate process analysis, network forensics, and registry data. This Skill automates that timeline generation from memory dumps.

Can I extract credentials from a Windows memory dump using Volatility?

Yes, you can extract credentials from a Windows memory dump using Volatility. This Skill automates credential extraction alongside other Volatility 2/3 plugins for deep malware analysis and incident response.

Does Volatility support Linux memory forensics and VM memory acquisition?

Yes, Volatility supports Linux memory forensics and VM memory acquisition. This Skill provides specific Linux memory analysis techniques with Volatility 2 and automates memory acquisition for Linux, Windows, and VMs.

Do I need Volatility profiles installed to perform memory forensics analysis?

Yes, you need Volatility 2/3 and associated profiles installed to perform memory forensics analysis. This Skill requires these dependencies to execute process analysis, network forensics, and file carving on memory dumps.

What is the best way to detect code injection during memory analysis?

The best way to detect code injection during memory analysis is to execute targeted Volatility 2/3 plugins. This Skill automates code injection detection alongside DLL/module analysis and process listing within memory dumps.