Understanding Malware Analysis

Malware analysis is the process of studying malicious software to understand its functionality, origin, and potential impact. This discipline combines multiple approaches to reveal how malware operates, what it targets, and how to defend against it.

Analysis Objectives:

Determine malware functionality and capabilities
Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Understand infection vectors and propagation methods
Extract configuration data and C2 infrastructure
Develop detection and prevention signatures
Assess potential damage and data theft
Support attribution efforts