: List file paths, mutexes, and registry keys created during infection. 6. Recommendations & Mitigation
: Note if the archive is password-protected, which is common for malware to bypass email scanners.
: Document which processes are spawned (e.g., cmd.exe calling powershell.exe ).
: Firewall rules to block C2 IPs or EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) signatures to detect the sample.
: List all files inside the .7z archive (e.g., .exe , .dll , .vbs , or .lnk files).
Execute the contents in a controlled, isolated sandbox environment (e.g., ANY.RUN or Joe Sandbox ).
To develop a report for , your analysis should be structured into the following key sections: 1. Executive Summary Verdict : (e.g., Malicious, Suspicious, or Benign) Threat Type : (e.g., Ransomware, Trojan, Info-stealer)
