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Unpacking Malware: Analyzing Formbook

In this lab, you’ll practice malware analysis. When you’re finished, you’ll have the ability to analyze malware using static analysis, dynamic analysis, and decompilers.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Oct 11, 2025
Duration
1h 15m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Static Analysis

    To start the lab, you will use static analysis techniques to analyze the formbook executable file.

  2. Challenge

    Dynamic Analysis

    In this challenge you will perform malware analysis by executing the malware and observing any changes to the file system using Regshot.exe.

  3. Challenge

    Malware Decomposition

    In this challenge you will use IDA Free to decompile the malware so that you can analyze its individual instructions.

  4. Challenge

    Final Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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