Summary

In this chapter, we delved into the advanced mathematical algorithms and custom coding techniques that are used by malware authors to increase the sophistication and robustness of their creations. In this chapter, we covered a variety of topics, including special encryption and encoding schemes for obfuscation, as well as complex mathematical constructs and number theory. You not only gained insight into these best practices but were also able to implement them, thereby increasing the sophistication and robustness of your malware. You acquired various skills, including understanding the role of advanced mathematical algorithms, discovering the use of prime numbers and modular arithmetic, creating proprietary coding techniques, and using ECC in malware development.

I hope that you won’t just repeat the examples we’ve discussed but also create your own examples for using number theory and custom algorithms in malware development and red team operation scenarios...