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Retrieve malware analysis

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Overview​

This workflow automates the process of analyzing malware files by extracting file hashes and cross-referencing them against an internal malware database. When matches are found, it retrieves comprehensive analysis reports and delivers formatted results to designated channels for security team review.

How It Works​

  1. Malware File Input: Receives malware files or file samples for analysis processing.
  2. Hash Extraction: Executes script to extract cryptographic hashes (MD5, SHA1, SHA256) and other identifying characteristics from the provided malware files.
  3. Database Lookup: Queries the internal malware database using extracted hashes to check for existing analysis records and previous encounters.
  4. Result Parsing: Processes the database response to determine if the malware sample exists in the system and extracts relevant metadata.
  5. Detailed Analysis Retrieval: When matches are found, fetches comprehensive analysis reports including behavioral patterns, indicators of compromise, and threat classifications.
  6. Report Formatting: Structures the analysis data into a standardized format suitable for security team consumption and further processing.
  7. Result Delivery: Posts the formatted malware analysis report to designated communication channels or ticketing systems for team notification.

Who is this for?​

  • Malware analysts investigating suspicious file samples
  • Incident response teams requiring rapid malware identification
  • Security operations centers processing file-based threats
  • Threat intelligence teams building malware knowledge bases

What problem does this workflow solve?​

  • Eliminates manual hash extraction and database lookup processes, accelerating malware identification workflows
  • Provides instant access to existing malware analysis data, preventing duplicate analysis efforts on known samples
  • Standardizes malware analysis reporting format for consistent team communication and documentation
  • Reduces time-to-identification for known malware variants, enabling faster threat response and containment decisions