A Deep Dive into Go Malware - Using Metadata to Empower the Analyst

Dive into an in-depth analysis of Go malware in this 27-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2019. Explore the unique characteristics of malware written in Go, a programming language developed by Google, and understand why it's not as prevalent as expected despite its appealing features for malware authors. Learn how to leverage metadata in stripped Go binaries to recover crucial information such as function names, source code structure, and even the number of lines of code per function. Gain valuable insights into the minds of malware authors and enhance your ability to analyze and combat Go-based threats. Discover the potential of Go in the malware landscape and equip yourself with advanced techniques to empower your malware analysis skills.