Automating Static Malware Analysis with Python Tools
Andrey Pautov
Deep Dive: Automating Static Malware Analysis with Three Python Tools
Static malware analysis involves multiple stages, each revealing different facets of a sample’s behavior. Automating these stages ensures consistency, speed, and depth. Below, I present three Python tools that I’ve developed and open-sourced on GitHub. For each, you’ll find
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Apr 17, 2025
Detailed tool overview (capabilities & code highlights)
Analysis stage served & why it matters
Key functions & outputs
Usage examples & dependencies
Links to Medium deep dives & GitHub repos
1. Basic File Information Gathering
Analysis Stage: Initial Triage & File Fingerprinting
GitHub: https://github.com/anpa1200/Basic-File-Information-Gathering-Script
Medium Guide to this stage of analysis: File Fingerprinting
Features
Cryptographic Hashes: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256
Entropy Analysis: Shannon entropy to detect packing/encryption
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Posted Jul 1, 2025
Unlock automated static malware analysis: Explore 3 of my powerful Python tools to streamline detection, feature extraction, and in-depth binary inspection.
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