Project 1: Analyze a Recent Malware Sample

In my first attempt to analyze a recent malware sample, there are a few first steps I need to consider:

1. Set up a VM that can handle malware analysis and reverse engineering.
2. Choose a malware sample within that VM, so that it is completely isolated.
3. Run static analysis using tools like:
   • PEStudio
   • Exeinfo PE
   • strings
   • VirusTotal
4. Run dynamic analysis using ANY.RUN and Hybrid Analysis.
5. Analyze the network traffic using Wireshark and Fakenet-NG.
6. Document my findings.

So Let's Begin With Step 1!

I downloaded the Windows 10 ISO and opened it in VirtualBox. However, I ran into a problem: I stopped the ISO from booting up at 81%.

I created another VM and deleted the previous one. Right now, as I type, it is at 31% ready for installation. My laptop is getting warm but seems to be handling it well.

It is currently Day 2, and the Windows VM took forever to install. Hopefully, it will run faster this time around.