Conclusion

Using a suite of relatively simple tools, we can perform static analysis on malware to gain a certain amount of insight into its function. But static analysis is typically only the first step, and further analysis is usually necessary. The next step is setting up a safe environment so you can run the malware and perform basic dynamic analysis, as you’ll see in the next two chapters.

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