Malware Analysis Of Malicious Documents
Detect malicious scripts, embedded objects, and indicators hidden in common documents
Created by Paul Chin
Learn how to safely investigate suspicious PDF and Microsoft Office documents by building a practical workflow for malware analysis. You'll explore file structures, extract and analyze embedded scripts, and uncover hidden indicators of compromise using real-world tools and techniques.
Packt | Jul 2026 | 260 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by preparing a safe analysis environment, then follow step-by-step demonstrations to inspect document structures, extract and analyze embedded objects, and deobfuscate code. Each section builds hands-on skills with real samples, guiding you through detection, automation, and reporting processes.
Key Features
- Set up secure Windows and Remnux environments for document analysis
- Extract, deobfuscate, and analyze scripts from PDFs and Office files
- Identify indicators of compromise and document your findings clearly
Target Audience
Perfect for beginners in malware analysis, security students, and technical professionals eager to investigate suspicious documents. If you have a Windows PC and curiosity about malware, you are ready to get started. No prior malware analysis experience is needed, and only basic Linux familiarity is helpful.
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