Malware is one of the most common forms of client-side attacks in any network. The outcome of malware infections can be very damaging, ranging from denial of service attacks to remote code execution. Critical infrastructure industries such as Oil and Gas, Energy, Transport, and Manufacturing are one of the favorite targets for malware due to a lack of security controls and general awareness in place. Refer to the following screenshot, where we will try to replicate a malware-based infection in a lab:
Malware is capable of performing tasks once installed on the victim's machine, such as information disclosure, ...
