A Quick Introduction to Malware Development
Malware development represents a paradoxical frontier in the world of ethical hacking and cybersecurity engineering. On one side, it is the realm of nefarious hackers intent on wreaking havoc, stealing information, and disrupting systems. On the other hand, it is the playground of ethical hackers and cybersecurity engineers who seek to understand the inner workings of malicious software to better protect and fortify systems against them. In essence, malware development is the process of creating software with the intent of causing harm, unauthorized access, or disruption of services. But for cybersecurity professionals, it provides a pathway to deeper knowledge and comprehensive understanding of threats, helping to stay a step ahead of adversaries.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- What is malware development?
- Unpacking malware functionality and behavior
- Leveraging Windows internals...
