0x6. Basic Reconnaissance
Bismillah Whenever we intend to analyze any file, we follow the steps below, irrespective of whether the objective is to determine whether the file is benign or contains malware, or even whether we intend to crack its protection: The 4 Stages of Analysis Basic Static Analysis: This analysis does not require deep technical expertise, but relies entirely on tools that operate automatically (such as VirusTotal). It reveals indicators that show whether the file is a virus or not. ...