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Malware Analysis

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Malware analysis is the process of dissecting malicious software to understand its behavior and origin. You will understand static and dynamic analysis techniques, reverse engineering, and sandboxing, enabling you to identify threats and develop effective countermeasures.

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🎓Courses(3)

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FOR610 Reverse-Engineering Malware

Master malware analysis with FOR610! Learn reverse-engineering tools & techniques to dissect malicious code and defend against cyber threats.

advanced🇬🇧
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Reverse Engineering Malware

Learn malware analysis and reverse engineering! This course from Malware Unicorn will equip you with practical skills to dissect malicious code.

intermediate🇬🇧
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Malware Analysis

Learn malware analysis techniques from Lenny Zeltser with this free, comprehensive course. Dive into dissecting and understanding malicious software.

intermediate🇬🇧

📚Books(3)

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Practical Malware Analysis

Practical Malware Analysis - A book resource

intermediate🇬🇧
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Malware Analyst’s Cookbook

Malware Analyst’s Cookbook - A book resource

intermediate🇬🇧
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Learning Malware Analysis

Learning Malware Analysis - A book resource

intermediate🇬🇧

🌐Websites(7)

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ANY.RUN

Interactive online malware sandbox, free tier

beginner🇬🇧
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Hybrid Analysis

Free online malware sandbox for analysis

beginner🇬🇧
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r/Malware Resources Wiki

Community-curated list of tools, books, and tutorials

beginner🇬🇧
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Malware Unicorn Workshops

Free reverse engineering resources and labs

beginner🇬🇧
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malware-traffic-analysis.net

Malware-Traffic-Analysis.net is a resource hosting real-world malware network traffic PCAPs with detailed write-ups for hands-on practice in network forensics and malware analysis. It provides tutorials and lab exercises covering C2 protocols, DNS/HTTP traffic, and IOC discovery to help learners dissect malware communications.

intermediate🇬🇧
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openanalysis.net

OpenAnalysis.net is a malware analysis learning resource offering tutorials, articles, and hands-on labs. It covers static and dynamic analysis techniques, tool use, and explanations of how malware behaves to help learners build practical skills.

intermediate🇬🇧
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sans.org

Sans.org is the official site of the SANS Institute, a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certification. It offers training courses, GIAC certifications, security research, white papers, and various resources for security professionals.

intermediate🇬🇧

🎙️Podcasts(1)

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MalwareTech

Hacking, Computer Security, Technology, and Real Life. Video episodes: https://youtube.com/MalwareTechBlog

beginner🌐

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