Malware Analysis is the process of examining malicious software (viruses, trojans, ransomware, spyware) to understand:

• How it works
• What damage it can cause
• How to detect and remove it

👉 Simple definition:
“Malware ko tod ke samajhna” (breaking it down to understand behavior)

 Types of Malware Analysis

 Static Analysis

• Malware ko run kiye bina analyze karte hain
• Code, strings, structure check kiya jata hai
• Fast but limited

👉 Tools:

• PE Studio
• Strings

 Dynamic Analysis

• Malware ko controlled environment me run karte hain
• Behavior observe karte hain

👉 Tools:

• Process Monitor
• Wireshark

 Behavioral Analysis

• Malware ka real-world behavior track karte hain
• File changes, registry, network activity

 Reverse Engineering

• Malware ka code deeply analyze karte hain
• Assembly level tak breakdown

👉 Tools:

• IDA Pro
• Ghidra

 Key Components of Malware Analysis

 File Analysis

• File type, hash, size, signatures

 Memory Analysis

• Running processes, injected code

 Network Analysis

• C2 (Command & Control) servers
• Suspicious connections

 System Changes

• Registry edits
• File creation/deletion

 Real-World Use Cases

•  Virus & ransomware investigation
•  Cyber attack analysis
•  Threat intelligence gathering
•  Security research
•  Incident response

 Malware Analysis Lab Setup

👉 Safe environment banana MUST hai:

• Virtual Machine (VMware / VirtualBox)
• Isolated network (no internet or controlled)
• Snapshot & rollback feature
• Dummy test files

⚠️ Never run malware on your main system

 Legal & Safety Warning

• Only analyze malware in controlled lab environment
• Unauthorized use or spreading malware is illegal
• Always follow ethical cybersecurity practices