https://outofsrvc.github.io/entry-p01nt/en/tags/malware-reverse-engineering/Recent content in Malware-Reverse-Engineering on Entry-P01NTHugoenFri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0300https://outofsrvc.github.io/entry-p01nt/en/posts/2026-03-20-attack-flow/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0300https://outofsrvc.github.io/entry-p01nt/en/posts/2026-03-20-attack-flow/<p>Bismillah</p> <p>When engaging with malicious software (malware) that warrants examination, one must understand the mindset of the adversary and the objectives they pursue. Therefore, in this research we examine the attack lifecycle and explain several fundamental concepts in malware development.</p> <p>The attack cycle is divided into three principal stages:</p> <p><img alt="Attack Lifcycle" loading="lazy" src="https://outofsrvc.github.io/entry-p01nt/assets/img/posts/lifecycle/lifecycle.png"> <em>Figure (1): Illustration of the attack lifecycle.</em></p> <hr> <h2 id="stage-1-initial-access">Stage 1: Initial Access</h2> <p>This stage focuses on breaching the initial defensive perimeter and gaining a foothold within the target system.</p>