Unpacking Real Malware With Their Runtime Protection

Explore practical malware analysis techniques through a comprehensive conference talk that examines real-world malware samples actively circulating in Southeast Asia, particularly from Indonesia and Vietnam. Learn how regional context influences malware design, deployment strategies, and defense evasion techniques while discovering the socio-economic factors that make certain countries prime testing grounds for emerging threats. Master systematic approaches to bypassing runtime protection mechanisms including obfuscation, packing, anti-debugging, and sandbox detection techniques that malware authors employ to evade analysis. Follow step-by-step demonstrations of unpacking processes and behavior tracing methodologies applied to actual Southeast Asian malware samples, gaining hands-on experience with curated tools and workflows for both initial triage and in-depth behavioral analysis. Develop proficiency in performing dynamic and static analysis post-unpacking while understanding the evolving threat landscape specific to the SEA region, including common infection vectors and targeted platforms. Build practical skills through real-world examples that showcase the complete malware analysis pipeline from discovery to detailed investigation, equipping you with methodologies and tools essential for modern cybersecurity investigations.