Appears to be a dropper. Using Strings , I found references to kerne132.dll (a common spoofing tactic) and potential network activity.
Finally starting the #PracticalMalwareAnalysis labs. If you've done these before, any tips for a beginner? I've got my Flare-VM ready to go! 🧪🔥 #ReverseEngineering #BlueTeam #Malware 💡 Quick Tips for your post:
Today I tackled the first lab in the Practical Malware Analysis series (Lab01.7z). Here’s a quick breakdown of my findings: Lab01.7z
Show your progress and engagement with the cybersecurity community. Just cracked open Lab01.7z! 🛡️💻
Identifying packed files and understanding import functions before jumping into the sandbox. Appears to be a dropper
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This one was packed with UPX. Unpacking it revealed a malicious URL that the malware attempts to contact.