Malware Development Course
A module-based course featuring over 200 continuously updated modules and challenges that cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced malware development techniques.
Course Overview
An overview of the course's learning objectives
Maldev Academy's Malware Development course begins with fundamental techniques and progresses into the development of advanced, real-world malware. It emphasizes understanding how malware is detected by modern security solutions and defenders, and teaches practical implementation of anti-analysis, anti-virtualization, and evasion strategies to effectively bypass defensive mechanisms.
Students enrolled in the course will learn various malware techniques, build their own malware, and understand evasion techniques.
Key Topics
Windows Internals
Deep dive into Windows architecture, memory management, and core Windows mechanisms.
Payload Obfuscation
Learn techniques to obfuscate payloads and bypass static detection through various encoding and encryption techniques.
Code Injection
Explore different process injection techniques to execute code within legitimate processes.
Defense Evasion
Understand the different security mechanisms used for detection & prevention and how they can be evaded.
Anti-Analysis Measures
Implement techniques to hinder malware analysis via anti-debugging and sandbox evasion.
Code Execution
Understand and learn a range of different code execution techniques and understand their underlying mechanisms.
Course Modules
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Module-Based Learning Experience
The course follows a module-based learning approach, allowing learners to move at their own pace, navigate content easily, and revisit topics for better retention. Modules are designed with varying difficulty levels and are color-coded for clarity.Learning Objectives
Each module includes clear learning objectives designed to encourage students to deepen their understanding and explore beyond the module content.
Ready-To-Use Code & Configuration Files
Students will have access to each module's code, enabling them to easily test and implement the explained concepts.Certificate of Completion
Continuous Updates
Thriving Community
Certificate of Completion
FAQs
Yes. This course covers beginner to advanced topics.
It is highly recommended to have a fundamental understanding of the C programming language, basics of Visual Studio, and basic Windows internals knowledge.
It's not recommended to take the course since the programs are designed to run on AMD64 architecture. Additionally, the virtual machine provided in the course only works on AMD64 architecture.
The course currently has over 200 modules and challenges that gradually increase in difficulty, with highly commented code and objectives for each module.
Yes, upon successful completion of all the modules, you will receive a certificate of completion.
You can always purchase the Maldev Database plan from here. However, purchasing the bundle plan provides access at a lower price.
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Malware Development Course
A continuously updated module-based malware development course with over 200 learning modules and challenges.
