Malware Analysis Basics — Cybersecurity Analyst / Ethical Hacker Road…

Understanding how malicious software works well enough to detect and analyze it safely

Steps in Malware Analysis Basics

Types of Malware — advanced · Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware and the behaviors that distinguish each
Static Malware Analysis — advanced · Examining a malware sample's code and structure without ever running it
Dynamic Malware Analysis — advanced · Safely running a sample in an isolated sandbox to observe its actual behavior
Setting Up a Malware Analysis Lab — advanced · Building an isolated, safe environment for detonating and studying malware
Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) — advanced · Extracting file hashes, IPs and behaviors that let defenders detect the same threat elsewhere