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Dr. Jim Furstenberg is a distinguished faculty member in the Ferris State University Information Security and Intelligence program. Since joining the faculty in 2014, he has combined his extensive industry experience — including roles as Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Consultant, and Chief Operating Officer — with his passion for teaching.  With an information technology/security career […]

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Network traffic analysis provides critical insights into malware and phishing attacks. Doing it effectively requires using proper tools like ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox. It simplifies the entire process, letting you investigate threats with ease and speed. Take a look at the key ways you can monitor and analyze network activity with the service. Connections  Examining network […]

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In this article, we’ll explore the most common types of protectors—packers and crypters—along with simple ways to detect and remove them.   We’ll also introduce some useful tools to simplify the process and improve your malware analysis skills.  What Are Protectors and What Types Are There?  Protectors are tools designed to complicate code analysis, making […]

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Using Threat Intelligence (TI) feeds in your cybersecurity strategy can significantly impact not only your organization’s security posture but also its business performance. Such an integration brings many benefits that directly and indirectly improve cost-efficiency, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. Let’s explore these improvements in detail. Cost Savings and ROI Investing in TI feeds can […]

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Identifying new cyber threats is no simple task. They’re always evolving, adapting, and finding new ways to slip through the defenses.   But no stress—ANY.RUN has you covered!  Our team of researchers are always on the lookout, analyzing the latest attacks to keep you informed.   In this article, we’re sharing some of the most recent threats […]

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We are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to Threat Intelligence Lookup — Notifications. The new functionality allows users to subscribe to real-time notifications for new results related to their specified queries. Tracking emerging and evolving cyber threats has never been easier. What Are Lookup Notifications?  Lookup Notifications enable users to receive timely updates on […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mostafa ElSheimy, a malware reverse engineer and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mostafa on X and LinkedIn.  In this malware analysis report, we take an in-depth look at how the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) DarkComet has been used by attackers to remotely control systems, steal sensitive […]

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We’re excited to share ANY.RUN‘s latest malware trends analysis for Q3 2024. Our quarterly update provides insights into the most widely deployed malware families, types, and TTPs we saw during the last 3 months of the year. Summary In Q3 2024, ANY.RUN users ran 1,090,457 public interactive analysis sessions, which is a 23.7% increase from […]

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Editor’s note: The current article was originally published on August 16, 2022, and updated on October 21, 2024. Malware analysis is a challenge as it is. But after your hard work on cracking a new sample, it is important to present all your results to the company and colleagues. And today, we will talk about how […]

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To stay safe from cyber attacks, organizations need effective ways to gather information about threats before they cause irreparable damage. Let’s look at several methods for gathering threat intelligence (TI) to see how they can help you gain a better view of the current threat landscape.  Why is Threat Intelligence Important?  Threat intelligence is important […]

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At ANY.RUN, we’re always working to improve our services, and this time, we’ve focused on making our Linux sandbox even better. We’ve fine-tuned every detail to ensure it runs as smoothly and reliably as our Windows environment.   From bug fixes to feature enhancements, our Linux sandbox is now more powerful and stable than ever, […]

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We are excited to announce the release of an updated AI assistant, which brings powerful analysis capabilities right to your private sessions in the ANY.RUN sandbox. With our new assistant, we’ve taken things to the next level by combining deep, insightful analysis with the privacy and security you need.  AI Reports Are Now Available for […]

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, access to high-quality threat intelligence feeds is crucial for detecting and mitigating threats in real time. Not all feeds are created equal, however, and choosing the right one can make a significant difference in your organization’s defense strategy. Let’s explore five key characteristics of good threat intelligence feeds […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mohamed Talaat, a cybersecurity researcher and malware analyst. You can find Mohamed on X and LinkedIn. In this malware analysis report, we take an in-depth look at how an undocumented loader called PhantomLoader has been used by attackers to distribute a rust-based malware known as SSLoad. Overview The PhantomLoader usually […]

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Welcome to ANY.RUN‘s monthly updates, where we share our team’s achievements over the past month.  September has been a productive month at ANY.RUN, packed with exciting new features and improvements. We’ve launched Safebrowsing, a powerful tool that lets you safely check suspicious URLs in an isolated browser.  In addition to that, we’ve integrated with Splunk, […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Anna Pham (also known as RussianPanda), a threat intelligence researcher. You can find her latest research and insights on X, LinkedIn, and her blog. ANY.RUN introduced Threat Intelligence Lookup in February 2024, followed by the YARA Search in April 2024. This article will explore both services and […]

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Gathering Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) is key to identifying and responding to threats. IOCs are pieces of forensic data that point to potential malicious activity, helping you detect, investigate, and prevent cyberattacks. With ANY.RUN, you can collect a wide variety of IOCs, giving you a complete picture of any threat.  Let’s dive into the types […]

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Often, malware uses platforms like — Telegram and Discord for data exfiltration. Due to its simplicity and the lack of need for building a server architecture, this exfiltration method has gained significant popularity. However, this very simplicity is also its weakness.  In this article we’ll show you how to obtain information related to threat actors’ […]

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Current security measures against phishing links focus on automated checks and timely blocking before they reach users. Yet, some links still make it to their targets, leaving them vulnerable as they often have no simple, fast, and reliable tool at hand to check these links at the final stage.  To address this security gap, we […]

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Recently, our team of analysts discovered a sample of a yet-unknown ransomware that they dubbed Kransom. The malware employed the malicious DLL-sideloading technique to hijack the execution flow of an .exe file belonging to the popular game Honkai: Star Rail. Here is everything we have on the threat so far. Initial Infection Vector View the […]

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