ALBUQUERQUE, NM, November 09, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Guided Hacking, a leader in cybersecurity education, proudly announces the release of its latest course, Malware Analysis For Beginners, designed to empower future malware analysts with a wide range of topic based learning, advanced malware analysis and file unpacking skills.
Comprehensive Tutorial Series
The “How to Unpack Packed Files” series provides learners with the tools & techniques necessary to unpack common file packers and to get the decrypted malware samples they are designed to hide. It breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible parts, ensuring a thorough understanding of each step involved in the unpacking process. The videos in this series include tutorials on how to unpack FlawedAmmyy, Ramnit Dropper, VMProtect, PECompact, and ASPack. Each tutorial details the step by step process of unpacking these crypters, providing practical, hands on guidance that malware analysts can apply in real-world scenarios.
Understanding Packers and Crypters
Packers and Crypters are tools malware developers use to compress, encrypt, or obfuscate executable files, making it challenging for security software and analysts to detect or reverse-engineer the malicious code. The course explains how these tools work, including decompressing or decrypting the original code in memory upon execution. Anyone involved in malware analysis or or low level cybersecurity, will want get value from watching these videos, they take something really complex and boil it down the a really simple process.
Top 5 Malware Analysis Websites
The course also introduces the top five malware analysis websites, providing learners with valuable resources to enhance their analytical capabilities. First is Malware Bazaar is a community-driven platform for uploading & downloading malware samples, which are shared in sandboxes and scanned for signatures. Secondly is Intezer, which scans code for signatures determining the malware family and offering insights into its characteristics. Thirdly is Malpedia, which aggregates malware research, keeping users informed of the latest findings. There is also Triage, a robust sandbox that allows running two VMs simultaneously to determine a sample’s functionality, including config extraction and detection capabilities.
The Guided Hacking course is not limited to unpacking packers. It extends to various aspects of malware analysis, offering tutorials on setting up a malware analysis virtual machine using tools like VirtualBox, Flare-VM, and IDA Pro. The course also covers advanced topics such as detecting process hollowing, using a Dumpulator for malware analysis, and leveraging CAPA for identifying malware capabilities and other TTP (tactics-techniques-procedures)
Setting Up a Malware Analysis Virtual Machine
A critical component of malware analysis is setting up a secure and effective virtual machine. The course provides a step-by-step guide on installing a clean Windows 10 environment in VirtualBox, running the FLARE VM script, and installing essential tools like IDA Pro, UwAMP, and Fiddler. Additionally, learners will learn how to use Paranoid Fish and VBoxCloak to enhance the security and stealth of their virtual machines.
Practical Applications and Tools
Learners will use practical applications and tools throughout the course, ensuring they can apply their knowledge effectively. The course covers detecting and removing obfuscation in IDA Pro, using PE-sieve for scanning and dumping malware, and leveraging CAPA to map malware capabilities to MITRE ATT&CK TTP.
Join Guided Hacking’s Malware Analysis Community
GuidedHacking.com’s “How to Unpack Packed Files” course is a valuable resource for anyone serious about malware analysis. By enrolling, learners will join a vibrant community of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing their skills and knowledge in this ever-evolving field. For more information and to enroll in the course, visit GuidedHacking.com.
Exclusive Coupon Code
In collaboration with Zero2Automated, Guided Hacking offers an exclusive discount for all their courses. Use the coupon code “GUIDEDHACKING” to get 10% off, making this high-quality education even more accessible to future malware analysts.
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