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- A solid theoretical foundation for understanding: Browser-based Malware.
- A simple practical foundation: JavaScript obfuscation and deobfuscation.
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Here are some practical commands and codes related to browser-based malware analysis and JavaScript obfuscation:
1. Deobfuscating JavaScript using Chrome DevTools:
- Open Chrome DevTools (F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I).
- Navigate to the “Sources” tab to debug and analyze obfuscated JavaScript.
- Use the “Pretty Print” option ({} button) to format minified or obfuscated code.
2. Using CyberChef for Deobfuscation:
- Example: Decode Base64 encoded JavaScript:
echo "encoded_string" | base64 --decode
- Use CyberChef’s “Magic” operation to automatically detect and decode obfuscated data.
3. JavaScript Obfuscation Example:
[javascript]
// Original Code
function greet() {
console.log(“Hello, World!”);
}
// Obfuscated Code
var _0x1a2b=[“\x48\x65\x6C\x6C\x6F\x2C\x20\x57\x6F\x72\x6C\x64\x21”];function _0x3f4a(){console[_0x1a2b[0]];}
[/javascript]
4. Analyzing Malware with Linux Commands:
- Use `strings` to extract readable strings from a binary:
strings malware.exe
- Analyze network traffic with
tcpdump:sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap
- Inspect processes with `ps` and
netstat:ps aux | grep suspicious_process netstat -tuln
5. Windows Commands for Malware Analysis:
- List running processes:
tasklist
- Check network connections:
netstat -ano
- Extract file metadata:
powershell Get-Item malware.exe | Select-Object *
What Undercode Say:
Browser-based malware and JavaScript obfuscation are critical areas in cybersecurity. Understanding how to deobfuscate and analyze malicious code is essential for threat intelligence analysts. Tools like Chrome DevTools, CyberChef, and JavaScript Obfuscator provide practical ways to tackle these challenges. Always combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice to stay ahead in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.
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Reported By: Youssef Reda – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
