What tool did Brennan, a digital forensics investigator, use to automate the scanning of a suspected malware-infected machine?

Brennan utilized Balbuzard to automate the scanning of a suspected malware-infected machine. Balbuzard is specifically designed for forensic analysis and malware detection, allowing investigators to effectively identify malware and other malicious elements within a system. Its automation capabilities enhance the efficiency of the investigation, enabling the investigator to manage and scan multiple systems quickly and effectively, which is crucial in a digital forensics context.

While other tools listed have their own merits, they do not serve the same specialized purpose in the context of forensic malware analysis. Nessus, for instance, primarily focuses on vulnerability scanning rather than dedicated malware detection. Malwarebytes and Bitdefender are both antivirus and anti-malware solutions that are more geared toward general malware removal than the comprehensive analysis and detection capabilities that Balbuzard offers in a forensic investigation.