: Typically infected (the standard password for malware samples in a lab environment).

: Tools like PEview reveal that the EXE and DLL are often compiled around the same time, suggesting they work together.

Static analysis is performed without executing the code to observe its structure and potential capabilities.

: Usually contains a single file named Lab01-01.exe and a matching DLL ( Lab01-01.dll ). 2. Static Analysis Findings

: The malware attempts to beacon out to a hardcoded domain. If the domain is unreachable, it may enter a "sleep" state to avoid detection. Host-Based Indicators : Creation of a new service.