Analyzing a Malware Sample: Step-by-Step

Malware analysis is the process of understanding the behavior and purpose of a suspicious file or URL.

Static analysis involves examining the code without actually running it, while dynamic analysis involves executing it in a controlled environment.

Tools like PEStudio, Process Hacker, and Wireshark are essential for identifying the indicators of compromise (IOCs).

By the end of the analysis, you should understand how the malware infects a host and what its final objective is.